His wife was such a lovely person. Two teenage boys who allegedly planned a "massacre" at South Pasadena High School had threatened to kill another teen who knew about the plot, authorities said Wednesday. served at the teens' homes Monday afternoon. Christie has 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to go with seven rebounds and two blocked shots as the Lakers open the Las Vegas portion of their schedule with a 103-96 vict "I was honestly really scared about coming back to school," student Kaitlin lee said. They allegedly shared their plot with another teen, who they later threatened to kill, prosecutors said. SOUTH PASADENA (CBSLA.com) Two South Pasadena High School students accused in a mass shooting plot face new charges. South Pasadena High School is shown in this undated file photo. SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two teenagers accused of plotting to kill South Pasadena High School staff and students were released to their parents' care on Tuesday. It makes me feel scared to be a student here, Spencer Gurley, a student at the high school said. The School Board and I appreciate the immediate response by the South Pasadena Police Department, and school will begin on as planned.". Prosecutors say the teens began making detailed arrangements to kill three staff members at South Pasadena High School and gun down as many students as possible. My wife and I would like to apologize to the whole community, every student, every parent every faculty, the stepfather of one of the teens told NBC4 outside the juvenile court. They were so beloved, as was initially the principal of the junior high who did the shooting. California South Pasadena students plotted high school massacre, police say By Adolfo Flores and Richard Winton Aug. 19, 2014 9:22 PM PT For days, authorities say, two South Pasadena. South Pasadena High School, which has about 1,500 students, resumed classes Thursday. Meanwhile, parents and students held a vigil Wednesday night, to bring the community together. The father of the second boy charged in the case released a statement to the media after the court appearance, which was not open to the public: We were greatly saddened and disappointed of the allegations. The honor is the latest accomplishment during a meteoric rise for Reaves, who re-signed with the Lakers on Thursday on a four-year, $56 million contract. For breaking California news, follow @JosephSerna. Powerball jackpot hits $650M: Whens the next drawing? They bothmade appearances this afternoon in Pasadena Juvenile Court and denied the charge, which is the equivalent of a not-guilty plea in adult court, according to City News Service. It was just five weeks before graduation, and the whole community shut down for a week while we attended funerals.. The Associated Press contributed to this report. I think of Columbine, and of what we went through, McKown-Fisk said. About 100 people walked from nearby churches to gather in front of South Pasadena High School, participating in a vigil called, Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community.. "Disgruntled South. The father of the 17-year-old boy spoke with NBC4 outside of the courtroom, but asked that his name not be used. SOUTH PASADENA (CBS/AP) Two teenage boys were arrested Monday after making specific plans to kill three staffers then gun down as many students as . The students were very attached to the principal and superintendent, who were reputed to know the name of all the kids on campus, she said. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times), About 100 people walked from nearby churches to gather in front of South Pasadena High School, participating in a vigil called, Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times), Audrey Berkobien, 6, from South Pasadena and starting first grade, holds a candle as people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School for a vigil organized by area churches. Their patients dont know where they went, Plaschke: Reeling Angels need to swallow hard and trade Shohei Ohtani, How second-generation owners of 99 Ranch are turning the Asian supermarket into a national powerhouse, Dead Beatles, Fake Drake and robot songwriters: Inside the panic over AI music, The Californians whose scam PACs tricked Trump and Clinton supporters out of millions, Questions about age trail Rep. Barbara Lee, 76, as she seeks Sen. Dianne Feinsteins seat, Twelve homes evacuated in Rolling Hills Estates after ground shifts, Peter Nero, Grammy-winning pianist and Philly Pops conductor, dies at 89. Relatives of both boys had been questioned, he said, but would not elaborate further on the investigation or the evidence. Maybe with some corrective conduct, they will be good," Margolin said. The schools principal, Janet Anderson, sent parents and employees an email late Tuesday saying that the school would see an increased police presence as students return from summer break. As they put it, they just wanted to kill as many people as possible, Miller said. [2] With the South Pasadena Middle School and three elementary schools (Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills) it makes up the South Pasadena Unified School District. Brian . This comes after two students were. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times), About 100 people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School for a vigil organized by area churches, called Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times), Jerrika Cummings, Marcella Guzman and Julia Nila, all 16 and starting their junior year at South Pasadena High School, joined about 100 people singing Amazing Grace in front of South Pasadena High School, during a vigil organized by nearby churches. Fellow students described them as bullies who had spent time in juvenile. The boys, who are 16 and 17, each face one count of making criminal threats, according to the Los Angeles County district attorneys office. For a number of students, the vigil provided reassurance, where hours ago, there was apprehension. Two teens were allegedly planning to shoot. "It looks great today with the police and all the staff and lots of parents walking their kids. SOUTH PASADENA, CA -- Two students arrested in connection to a mass shooting plot at South Pasadena High School in California were willing to die to carry out their plan, police said Tuesday. The parents of two South Pasadena teens charged with plotting a mass shooting at their school apologized to the community Wednesday for their sons alleged behavior. "I think they've gone overboard here," Margolin said. About 100 people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School, participating in a vigil organized by nearby churches called Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community after an alleged mass-shooting plot at the school was thwarted by police. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Brian Solinsky said. The police chief plans to hold a news conference Tuesday morning to reveal more details. Police stated that during interviews, the boys said they were "willing to die for their plan. 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The arrests came the day after another Los Angeles County boy was arrested on suspicion of posting online threats to shoot students at local schools, though sheriff's officials acknowledged that those threats were intended as pranks. Jerrika Cummings, Marcella Guzman and Julia Nila, all 16 and starting their junior year at South Pasadena High School, joined about 100 people singing "Amazing Grace" in front of South . The Associated Press contributed to this report. The school's first day of classes is scheduled for Thursday, and police had hoped to make the arrests before then, though they found no evidence of a date for a planned attack, Bartl told the Star-News. One of our classmates went to see her the afternoon of the shooting. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Shutterstock) Classes in South Pasadena came to an abrupt halt on May 6, 1940. / KCAL News. He greeted me by name and asked about my parents and told me that my sister was doing well, he wrote. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. The boys were both about to begin their senior year at South Pasadena High School in the community of about 25,000 people eight miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. He would not elaborate on the plans or what form they took, but Solinsky said they were "very specific" and included named targets. Search warrants were served at the teens' homes Monday afternoon where detectives seized computers and placed the boys under arrest. No evidence was found indicating a date for the planned attack and the boys were "at the very beginning" of planning, Miller said. No attempts to obtain any weapons. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. School Lockdown - Photo courtesy of Corri Seizinger on Shutterstock. SOUTH PASADENA, CA -- Two students arrested in connection to a mass shooting plot at South Pasadena High School in California were willing to die to carry out their plan, police said Tuesday. "They were researching weapons and how to fire and assemble them," police Sgt. The School Board and I appreciate the immediate response by the South Pasadena Police Department, and school will begin on as planned.. Woman killed in gang shooting in Valinda. US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader, Ukraine and the environment will top the agenda when, Massive landslide forces evacuations in L.A. County, At New Yorks Lincoln Center, love is definitely, Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Counselors and extra security were on hand as students returned to classes at South Pasadena High School Thursday. Searches of the boys' computers turned up evidence they were looking at weapons, bomb-making supplies and bulletproof vests, Miller said. Ukraines, UN chief says Sudan on the brink of a full-scale. School starts on Thursday, and Im pretty sure a lot of people will be talking about it, said Owen Carlson, an incoming freshman. The teens were arrested before the school year began, accused of a plot to target three staffers and kill as many students as possible. It was this information that helped prevent a horrific tragedy, Sgt. The suspects, only identified as boys ages 16 and 17, were arrested Monday after their plans to kill three staff members and "random students" were foiled by detectives. The prayer circle that forms each year at the steps of South Pasadena High School carries on a tradition steeped in love, faith and resilience a response to a near-tragic incident eight years earlier. T wo teenage boys in South Pasadena, Calif. have been arrested after plotting to gun . They had never been on the radar of the South Pasadena Police Department before this. South Pasadena Beefs Up Security For Start Of School Year Following Mass Shooting Threat, South Pasadena Teens Charged In Alleged School Shooting Plot, Police: 2 Teenagers Planned School Shooting In South Pasadena, First published on September 8, 2014 / 4:55 PM. I was out in the gym field and they held us there, McKown-Fisk said. The FBI was assisting with the ongoing forensics investigation. Classmate Barbara Martin, who turns 90 in December and who still lives in South Pasadena, said it changed life in the small tightknit town where everyone knew everyone else. South Pasadena Police Chief Arthur Miller, standing with South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian, center, and South Pasadena High School Principal Janet Anderson, right, addresses a press conference on the detention of two teenage students suspected of planning a mass shooting at the school. About 100 people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School for a vigil organized by area churches, called Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community.. Counselors and extra security were on hand as students returned to classes at South Pasadena High School Thursday. "It's all overwhelming and shocking because I wouldn't imagine this stuff to happen here," said student Nour Nallat. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Another student, Chris Koo, added, I never thought a student would have a problem with the faculty or students, to go to the extent to kill people., In a letter to parents and employees, Geoff Yantz, the superintendent of the South Pasadena Unified School District, addressed the arrests and called the alleged threat credible., The police have the situation under control and there is currently no threat to students or employees, Yantz said. School officials then alerted police last Thursday. We do not condone [that] kind of behavior.. The boys, who did not yet have weapons but were trying to get them, had been under constant surveillance since the school district informed police of their plans last Thursday, South Pasadena police Sgt. All Rights Reserved. South Pasadena Board of Education Superintendent Geoff Yantz said Monday the administration was informed of a "credible threat of potential school violence" and contacted police immediately. Spencer was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences plus 20 years. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Mexican Mafia member who ran county jail rackets is killed in prison, Column: Heres how the billionaire owner of the Oakland As is planning to rip off two cities at once, Huntington Beach lifeguard, a former water polo standout, suffers spinal injury on duty, Santa Monicas Headspace Health laid off dozens of therapists. A South Pasadena High School student was detained Friday after making a social media threat about gun violence on campus, police said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", Police stated that during interviews that the boys said they were "willing to die for their plan. The 16- and 17-year-old boys will remain under house arrest pending their trial. That presence is for reassurance and security and not due to any ongoing threat, she wrote. Here's a typical day, Huntington Beach lifeguard in hospital after suffering on-duty spinal injury, These U.S. states have the best and the worst tap water: Kentucky ranked No. We would like to thank the person who stepped forward, who had the courage, to advise the authorities," he said. It was a terrible tragedy, and there was anger. "My wife and I would like to apologize to the whole community, every student, every parent, every faculty. SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two teenagers accused of plotting to kill South Pasadena High School staff and students were released to their parents' care on Tuesday. They were arrested Monday. August 20, 2014 / 6:22 PM Two students at South Pasadena High School were arrested on suspicion of a plot that reportedly involved shooting three school staffers and then targeting as many students as possible. According to police, the teens threatened to shoot and kill three staff members and as many students as possible. About 100 people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School, participating in a vigil organized by nearby churches called, Together We Stand: The People of South Pasadena in Prayer for Our Schools and Community.. On the morning of May 6, 1940, South Pasadena Junior High School Principal Verlin Spencer went on a shooting spree that left five dead and one injured. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. John Cdiz Klemack reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. from Pasadena Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. The plan was thwarted after the boys were arrested following a police investigation into the alleged plot. The family requested that the media not use their name. The boys, aged 16 and 17, are each charged with one count of making criminal threats. The boys' parents have apologized to the community. We would like to apologize to the community of South Pasadena. The 16 and 17-year-old suspects, who . "We were greatly saddened and disappointed by the allegations. Two teenage boys accused of planning a mass shooting at South Pasadena High School were determined to kill people on the campus, officials said Tuesday. "It was this information that helped prevent a horrific tragedy.". 's Office declined to comment as the case involves minors. MI man charged with kidnapping, killing ex-girlfriend's toddler, Hungry sea lion jumps up to grab fisherman's catch in California, Elite Houston area talent calls on North Shore grad and state champion. The deranged students targeted three staff members and planned to kill as. SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two South Pasadena High School students plotting a mass shooting were arrested at their homes on Monday. By Daina Beth Solomon SOUTH PASADENA Calif. (Reuters) - Two teenagers who conspired to kill three staffers and many students at a high school in a Los Angeles suburb might have been able to. That's why we took it so seriously and continued on with the investigation through the arrests," said South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller. Astroworld Extreme heat Parkland school cop verdict Donald Trump Police Say Alleged South Pasadena School Shooting Plot Was 'Viable' Officials discuss the investigation and arrest of two suspects accused of a plot to attack the California high school. Most parents seemed at ease with the police presence. The police have the situation under control and there is currently no threat to students or employees. Starting July 16, Pasadena Polytechnic high school students will compete in the 8-day Solar Car Challenge, racing STEM students across the country from TX to CA in all-electric cars they designed . "I'm really shocked," student David Yun told KCAL9's Rachel Kim. He was eventually caught by arresting officers. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to Miller, the suspects were arrested for conspiracy and criminal threats. So I think they're going to have problems with this prosecution.". / KCAL News. Are, Gunman arrested for series of East L.A. rifle shootings, Riverside doctor re-arrested for alleged patient, Police link man to two women whose bodies were found, Suspected Mexican cartel drug delivery driver arrested, Homeless man found living in underground vault in, NTSB: Fog likely a factor in plane crash that killed, Girl, 14, at Camp Pendleton in alleged trafficking, Former O.C. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A month later, however, he pleaded guilty in order to avoid a possible death sentence. The boys, ages 16 and 17 years old, were charged as juveniles with one count of making criminal threats, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. (TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. They couldnt find (Spencer), and we were held until we were released by the police. We would like to apologize to the community of South Pasadena. PASADENA - Two South Pasadena High School students accused of planning to carry out a "massacre" at the campus denied new charges filed today of conspiracy to commit murder and. / KCAL News. September 8, 2014 / 4:55 PM / KCAL News. Through Internet surveillance, investigators determined that the two suspects were researching bomb-making materials, weaponry and body armor. We would like to thank the person who stepped forward, who had the courage, to advise the authorities and thank South Pasadena Police Department for their professionalism and their kindness to us during this difficult issue.. SOUTH PASADENA (CBSLA.com) Two South Pasadena High School students accused in a mass shooting plot face new charges. "Austin is one of the rising young . South Pasadena Police Department detectives began an investigation after receiving information from school officials that the students were allegedly planning to kill 3 staff members and as many students as possible with firearms, a news release from the department stated. August 18, 2014 / 7:51 PM Joseph Serna is the deputy editor of culture and talent at the Los Angeles Times and helps oversee its career training and recruitment efforts. Gallery: South Pasadena High School 1940 Reunion And Birthday Party, PASADENA Deadly school or workplace violence is nothing new. "They just wanted to kill as many people as possible.". After learning about the alleged plot, students and parents expressed shock that the school may have been targeted. [3] There was no target date for the massacre, but detectives believe the suspects had a specific plan that they were going to carry out. It was a terrible insight into the mind and mental illness, she said, referring to the results of a blood test after Spencers arrest that apparently showed huge quantities of bromide in his system. 2 students under arrest for alleged school shooting plot. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. The police chief of South Pasadena, Calif., said Tuesday that two high school students have acknowledged planning a "sick mission" to shoot three staff members and random students at South . The teens also told investigators they were willing to die in a shootout with police, Miller said. Detectives had been working around the clock and monitoring the boys since the threat first emerged, Solinsky said. This is a prime example of school officials recognizing suspicious behavior. This comes after two students were charged in connection with an alleged mass shooting plot at the school. The motive for the shooting plot has not been released. Board of Education Superintendent Geoff Yantz said last month that the administration contacted authorities after officials were informed by a tip from the public of a "credible threat of potential school violence. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The . It wasn't as much of a cause as it was a plan. Just five weeks before graduation, South Pasadena Junior High School Principal Verlin H. Spencer, 38 - fearing he was going to be fired - shot and killed the school's superintendent, the. One of them resisted, and police had to break into his house to take him into custody as he tried to run, Solinsky said. South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller said at a news conference Tuesday that the boys had a very specific plan on how they were going to carry out their sick mission.. The boys were arrested Monday after a search of their homes. "Those students may be released to their parents on their own recognizance, and under compulsory attendance laws, those students have to go to school somewhere," said Campbell. The students, aged 16 and 17, were . (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It was terribly, terribly traumatic.. SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two students arrested in connection to a mass shooting plot at South Pasadena High School were willing to die to carry out their plan, police said. Psychologists and counselors would be available for students and employees to speak with when school is back in session, he added. The boys' attorneys were not available for immediate comment. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", The stepfather of the 17-year-old suspect told CBS2 on Tuesday, "We are greatly saddened and disappointed by the allegations. The charges come after police launched an investigation last week after receiving information that the two suspects had shared their plans with another teen, who they then threatened to kill, prosecutors said. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Pre-sale tickets for the fireworks show at South Pasadena High School, stadium (1401 Fremont Ave.) are $11; $13 on event day. Another student noticed the suspects' chatter on social media and alerted school authorities about the possible threat. Audrey Berkobien, 6, from South Pasadena and starting first grade, holds a candle as people gathered in front of South Pasadena High School for a vigil organized by area churches. His son denied the charges -- the equivalent of a not-guilty plea in juvenile court. On Monday, police served search warrants at the boys home. No weapons had been procured, and no target date had been selected, according to police. ), Another Santa Clarita Student Arrested For Allegedly Making School-Violence Threat As Prank, First published on August 18, 2014 / 7:51 PM. South Pasadena High School ( SPHS or " South Pas ") is the one public high school serving grades 9-12 in the city of South Pasadena, California. Two South Pasadena boys have been charged with making criminal threats for threatening to kill another . Police found evidence that the boys were researching rifles, submachine guns, bombs and other explosives, especially propane, police said. In 1940 it came to South Pasadena, when newspaper headlines screamed Maniac Teacher Shoots 7, Kills 4.. Thats remarkable for an 18-year-old. The two boys who fled, Mr. Adkins and Burt V. Hebrock, 17, were arrested a day later at a Greyhound Bus depot in Salem, Ore.
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