The Brief
- A 15-year-old in Mesa is accused of terrorism and making a terroristic threat, according to police.
- The teen allegedly “made statements in online chat groups expressing intentions to carry out a shooting at a mosque and his school, specifically targeting Hispanic students.”
- Extremist-related materials were found during a search of two homes associated with the teen.
MESA, Ariz. – Police say a 15-year-old in Mesa has been arrested for allegedly making what they describe as “racially motivated online threats to potentially carry out a mass casualty incident.”
What we know:
Per a statement released on Feb. 27, the teen, who was not identified, was arrested at Dobson High School on Feb. 19. Police say the arrest did not cause disruptions to students or staff members.…