Police say they seized 23 guns from the home of a 13-year-old who appeared to idolize mass shooters
September 9, 2025
Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy in Washington on charges of causing a threat and unlawful possession of a firearm. Authorities say they found social media posts about intentions to kill and seized 23 guns and ammunition from his home. The boy pleaded not guilty to five charges in juvenile court on Monday. A Pierce County sheriff’s deputy says evidence from his bedroom indicated he was obsessed with past school shooters and imitated similar behaviors with photos and inscriptions. His parents told a TV station he had no intention of harming anyone. The sheriff’s office says the boy isn’t enrolled in a school district.