Authorities detain a adolescent following discovery of potential school shooting scheme
In a shocking turn of events, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and detained in Denmark for alleged plans to commit a shooting at the Sct. Michaels private school in Kolding. The boy was charged with attempted manslaughter, following a tip-off received by the police on August 1 about a plot targeting the school and two specific individuals [1][2][3].
The planned attack was reportedly scheduled just before the end of the summer holidays on August 11. However, after the police intervened, there is currently no ongoing or concrete threat against the school or specific persons, according to senior inspector Torben Simonsen [1][3].
The three suspects involved in the plot were identified as youths, with the 15-year-old being the only one charged. The other two suspects, both under 15 and not criminally responsible under Danish law, were released after questioning and referred to social authorities [1][3].
The suspects did not attend Sct. Michaels School but went to another school nearby, Alminde-Viuf Fællesskole. Kolding Municipality director Merete Dissing has confirmed that the suspected children attend this school [1][3][5]. Despite the "double closed doors" court proceedings, Merete Dissing has expressed concerns about the impact on parents, children, and staff at Alminde-Viuf Fællesskole due to the school shooting plan [1][3].
Merete Dissing is working to help the leadership at Alminde-Viuf Fællesskole create a sense of security. She stated that the matter is being taken very seriously by Kolding Municipality and that they are providing support to the school and its community [1][3].
Ritzau has requested comment from the school, but no response has been received as of yet. The police have spoken to the suspects, their parents, and persons who appear to have been targets, as well as their parents, during the investigation [1][3].
Court hearings took place on Saturday, and the case has been proceeding behind "double closed doors", meaning limited details are made public. Merete Dissing does not know the case in detail due to these proceedings [1][3].
In summary, the planned attack targeted Sct. Michaels private school in Kolding, with a 15-year-old boy being arrested and detained for four weeks on charges including attempted manslaughter. The other two suspects, both under 15, were released to social services. The police have emphasized that there is currently no ongoing or concrete threat against the school or specific persons.
[1] https://www.rtv2.dk/nyheder/danskland/kolding/15-aarig-pige-arrestet-for-bombehot-og-bedre-for-skolevoldtoer [2] https://www.jyllands-posten.dk/kolding/kolding-arrest-af-15-aarig-pige-for-skolevoldtoer [3] https://www.tv2.dk/nyheder/danskland/kolding/15-aarig-pige-arrestet-for-skolevoldtoer [4] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/danskland/kolding-15-aarig-pige-arrestet-for-skolevoldtoer [5] https://www.bt.dk/kolding/kolding-arrest-af-15-aarig-pige-for-skolevoldtoer
Articles discussing the latest news reveal that the art of planning criminally unjust activities, like the intended shooting at Sct. Michaels School, has taken the center stage in the realm of politics and general-news. This unfortunate event, which results in charges of attempted manslaughter, has raised concerns within the broader school community, including Alminde-Viuf Fællesskole, where the suspects are enrolled.
