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Commentary: The rise in school shooting threats is alarming — and a cry for help

“I hate Ms. [school principal]. … On Friday, October 29, I am going to take my dad’s shotgun and shoot her … after that I will go into my first period class and shoot it up. … I know the lockdown protocols, don’t even bother hiding. At the beginning of 6th period, I will pull a Glock 17 out of my backpack and unleash hellfire on the lunchroom.”

— A threat made against Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri, that circulated in October on Snapchat

Before a mass shooting, communication of intent

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