FBI Stops Planned Mass Casualty Attack at Texas School—2 Teens Arrested
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - A federal law enforcement agency in Texas says it has thwarted what could have been a serious "mass casualty attack" on Wednesday - one planned by a pair of teens.
According to the FBI field office in Houston, Texas, the attack was planned at a local school but was stopped before it could happen.
"Plotting a Mass Casualty Attack"
According to the local FBI field office, the agency was tipped off about the attack and immediately moved to coordinate with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Houston Police Department.
"FBI Houston received information yesterday that two underage teenagers from the Houston area were plotting a mass casualty attack at a local school," a statement from the Houston field office said. "Our Threat Mitigation Team immediately responded to help @houstonpolice & @MCTXSheriff identify and arrest them."
"This situation is why #FBI Houston exists: to protect our community & assist our partners," the agency added in a follow-up post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "We received troubling information, conducted a rapid investigation, shared findings with LE partners, & ultimately saved lives."
Two Teens, Few Details
Details of the plot are scarce at this time. However, a "mass casualty" events are defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as "disasters, either man-made or natural, in which local management agencies and the healthcare system are overwhelmed. Emergency medical services (EMS) provides a vital role in triaging, stabilizing, and transporting victims to definitive care during MCIs."
In situations like this, it is typical to see increased law enforcement presence at area schools to make sure there are no other incidents.
FBI Says YOU Need to Watch Out for These Scams
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins
