13-year-old Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Mass Shooting at Canton Synagogue
A 13-year-old boy in Stark County, Ohio has been charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct after allegedly making threats towards a Canton synagogue on an online platform. The teen posted plans for a mass shooting on Discord, causing significant public alarm. The incident is being investigated by the Stark County Sheriff's Office, and the boy is set to appear in court for a pretrial hearing. Hate crimes in the U.S. have seen a 7% increase between 2021 and 2022, with offenses involving race, ethnicity, ancestry, and religion making up the majority.
