Suburban Chicago teen allegedly planned shooting at elementary school, family member pinned him down

The Brief

  • A juvenile from Plainfield Township has been charged after authorities say he was on his way to carry out a shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School.
  • A family member restrained the teen and called 911 after discovering he was armed with a gun.
  • Deputies recovered a Glock, loaded magazines, knives and other items.

WILL COUNTY, Ill. A suburban teenager has been charged after authorities said a family member stopped him from carrying out a planned shooting at a southwest suburban elementary school on the last day of classes before summer break.

What we know:

Deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at about 12:50 p.m. May 22 to the 2400 block of Helmar Lane in Plainfield Township for a report of a suicidal person.

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