PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 16-year-old was arrested in Salem Thursday after what police said was a “potential school-related threat involving firearms.”
The 16-year-old, who has not been identified but was a student at West Salem High School, had been researching school shootings, displaying concerning behaviors and accessing materials related to the manufacturing of firearms, according to the Salem Police Department.
Police said they were notified of the teen’s behavior by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 9:33 a.m. Upon learning the information, detectives immediately partnered with Salem-Keizer Public Schools to ensure staff and student safety…