Austin ISD said the Austin Police Department made an arrest in connection to a threat to Hill Elementary School.
A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday on charges of making a terroristic threat after allegedly planning to "simulate a school shooting" at a local elementary school. Austin Police Department responded to a welfare check around 5 p.m. on September 11, following concerns raised by the suspect's mother about his mental health and statements regarding a potential school attack.
He allegedly told police he had a plan to "get arrested so he can be on the news." For that reason, CBS Austin will not post his name or his booking photo.The affidavit states the man claimed his intent was to "simulate a school shooting" to prevent future attacks and compared himself to Jesus Christ.
Police Arrest ISD Threat Hill Elementary School Campus Safety
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