\What type of weapon(s) was the suspect plotting to use?\ Bomb/Explosive \How many suspects were involved with the plot?\ 1 \Lessons Learned\ The lesson here is that parents can prevent attacks. The suspect's mother and stepfather were alarmed by the shipment of ammonium nitrate, searched his room and found more evidence of planning a bombing, and immediately contacted law enforcement. Also, the police acted quickly, responding promptly to the parents' concerns and taking swift action. Parents help avert child's attack \School Information\ \What best describes the area where the school is located?\ Rural \Type of School\ Public \Grade/education level\ High School \How many students are currently enrolled in the school?\ 501 to 1000 \Does the school have a counselor/counselors?\ Unknown \Event Information\ \Approximate date plot was discovered:\ Unknown \Approximate date plot was discovered:\ April 19, 2008 \What was the plan to gain access to the school?\ Normal entry \How was the plot initially discovered?\ Other \How was the plot initially discovered?\ - Other - Explain Parents found a package of ammonium nitrate that the suspect had ordered. \The attack was initially discovered by\ Parent of suspect \How was this incident averted?\ Other \How was this incident averted?\ - Other - Explain Police arrested him after being alerted by the parents and seeing evidence of an impending attack. \The attack was averted by\ Other Law enforcement Parent of suspect \How was law enforcement notified of (or how did they discover) the plot?\ Phone call \What type of weapon(s) was the suspect plotting to use?\ Bomb/Explosive \Suspect Information\ \How many suspects were involved with the plot?\ 1 Suspect #1 Information Suspect's name Male student Suspect's age at the time of the plot discovery or attack 18 Suspect's sex Male Race/Ethnicity Unknown What was the suspect’s affiliation with the targeted school? Current Student What grade/ educational program was he/she in at the time of the plot discovery or attack? Grade 12 Please describe the suspect’s academic history Historically above average academic performance Within 6 months prior to the attack, did the suspect exhibit any of the following academic issues? No known academic issues Please describe the suspect’s disciplinary history No known disciplinary issues Suspect characteristics Other Social withdrawal/isolation from peers Suspect characteristics - Other - Explain Reportedly had "a temper" but no incidents of acting out in anger were reported. Was the suspect every formally treated (hospitalized, prescribed medication) for a mental illness/developmental disorder? Yes Select the illness/disorder Other Select the illness/disorder - Other - Explain Two days before his arrest he was taken to a hospital, but no details are known regarding \Assessment\ or treatment. Did the suspect suffer from addiction or substance abuse (formally diagnosed or not)? Unknown Was the suspect involved in bullying? (Either as bully or victim) Unknown Did the suspect experience a life-changing event/ traumatic experience, other than bullying, at any point in their life? Yes Describe the event He had a stepfather; it is not known if this was a result of the death of his father, divorce, etc. Was the suspect known to the criminal justice system? (As an offender or victim) Yes - Other - Two days before his arrest he was taken by police to the hospital. Did the suspect engage frequently with violent media/entertainment or written materials (either by consuming or producing the materials)? Yes Did the suspect engage frequently with violent media/entertainment or written materials (either by consuming or producing the materials)? - Yes - Other - Explain He was apparently obsessed with the Columbine killers. What reason(s) did the suspect give for the planned attack or attack? Envy Hates people Describe the reasons the suspect gave for the planned attack (or attack) in more detail According to the police chief (perhaps based on the suspect's journal and/or audio-tape), "He seemed to hate the world. He hated people different from him--the rich boys with good-looking girlfriends." Did the suspect tell/threaten anyone directly and overtly about his/her school violence plans prior to the discovery of the attack or the attack itself (other than co-conspirators)? No Did the suspect make vague but disconcerting references to aspects of ideas for violence, plans, or preparations prior to the discovery of the attack or the attack itself (other than to co-conspirators)? No \Assessment\ \Lessons Learned\ The lesson here is that parents can prevent attacks. The suspect's mother and stepfather were alarmed by the shipment of ammonium nitrate, searched his room and found more evidence of planning a bombing, and immediately contacted law enforcement. Also, the police acted quickly, responding promptly to the parents' concerns and taking swift action.