The Plainfield juvenile whose plan to attack a nearby elementary school was thwarted by an alert family member has been charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted making a terrorist threat, and several weapons charges.
The charges stem from an incident in Plainfield Township incident on May 22 at around 12:50pm when deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of Helmar Lane for a male suicidal subject.
Preliminary investigation showed a family member pinned down the juvenile and dialed 911, after they discovered the juvenile was armed with a firearm. It was later learned that the juvenile was on his way to conduct a school shooting at nearby Grand Prairie Elementary school, when the family member intervened.
Deputies detained the juvenile who indicated to numerous first responders what his intentions were. Deputies recovered a Glock handgun, a backpack which contained multiple loaded magazines, knives, an accelerant, gloves, and other items.
The juvenile was taken to a nearby hospital where he was in police custody and was evaluated by medical professionals, after making suicidal and homicidal statements to EMS on scene.
The juvenile was released yesterday from the hospital and into police custody and has been charged with the following:
- Attempt First Degree Murder
- Attempt Making a Terrorist Threat
- Unlawful Possession of a Handgun
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Firearm Ammunition Without Requisite FOID Card
- Unlawful Possession of Weapons
- 2 Counts of Unlawful Use of Weapons
He was subsequently transported to River Valley Justice Detention Center, pending initial court appearance today.
