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Teen Arrested in Alleged Mass Shooting Plot at a Washington State Mall

On May 22, law enforcement officials apprehended a juvenile from Columbia County in connection with a foiled plot to carry out a coordinated bombing and shooting at the Three Rivers Crossing shopping center in Kelso, Washington.
Officials received a tip on May 19 about the suspect's detailed online posts sharing violent extremist plans including a chlorine bomb and mapped attack route.
The suspect was placed under court-authorized surveillance by May 20, leading to a federal search warrant executed on May 22 before the arrest.
FBI Special Agent Douglas Olson said, "This plot was as serious as it gets," noting the suspect planned to cause panic and shoot patrons fleeing the mall theater.
The arrest prevented a violent attack, highlighting the importance of reporting suspicious behavior and the swift response of FBI and local law enforcement.

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