The 13-year-old boy who was arrested in Pierce County for potentially planning a mass shooting was released from jail Tuesday into the custody of his family.
On Sept. 29, the 13-year-old’s defense requested a detention review between his hearings, which a judge granted. The teen was released on electronic home monitoring, according to KIRO 7.
The suspect was ordered to remain at home and continue contact with his probation officer. The court also urged his mother to schedule a mental health appointment for her son.
Details from the investigation
In early September, the boy was arrested for his alleged threats of a mass shooting and for posting images online holding several semi-automatic weapons, with captions praising previous mass shooters, according to court documents…