Police in Colorado Springs are not using the term "co-conspirator" to describe the person accused of exchanging messages with a 14-year-old about a school shooting at Mariemont High School. The teen, who was arrested with a hit list and plans to shoot students, was found to have coordinated with an out-of-state adult. The legal team for the 14-year-old claims the adult's predatory behavior influenced the teen. The plan was thwarted after another student tipped off the police. The teen is set to appear in court on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
A 15-year-old student, Boom Swallen, bravely reported a classmate's alleged plan for a mass shooting at Mariemont High School, despite being threatened with harm. The police arrested a 14-year-old with a hit list of students and a teacher, who was also conspiring with an out-of-state adult. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids plans to honor Boom for his courageous actions, while the community gathers for a prayer vigil to support the school.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor wants to try the 14-year-old involved in a school shooting plot as an adult, but his defense team argues that it's against everyone's interests, emphasizing the role of an adult predator in the case and advocating for the juvenile court system to address the vulnerabilities of young individuals targeted on social media. Defense Attorney Jay Clark believes that the 14-year-old needs counseling and therapy, and fears that this case is indicative of a larger issue with predators exploiting vulnerable juveniles through social media.
