PALM BAY, Fla. – A 13-year-old was arrested after the FBI received a tip of a “mass casualty incident” that was set to take place this month, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
In a release, police said the preteen used TikTok to indicate he would carry out the incident.
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“There were also electronic documents on the juvenile’s phone, which expressed his desire to conduct an attack,” the release reads.
Now, the child faces a charge of writing threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting.
“We are eternally grateful to whomever submitted this tip,” the release continues. “Parents, please let this serve as a reminder to have discussions with your children and routinely check in on them and their mental well being.”
No additional information has been provided at this time.