Relative Stops Juvenile Heading Toward Plainfield Elementary, Deputies Find Handgun
The intervention prompted recovery of weapons and materials and launched an active investigation with officials saying there is no ongoing community threat.
Overview
- A relative discovered the armed juvenile at a home in Plainfield, pinned them down and called 911, and deputies detained the juvenile at the scene.
- Law enforcement recovered a Glock handgun and a backpack that contained multiple loaded magazines, knives, gloves and an accelerant.
- The juvenile was hospitalized after making suicidal and homicidal statements to first responders and remains under care while investigators continue their probe.
- Plainfield police and the school district were notified and officers increased their presence at Grand Prairie Elementary for the remainder of the school day.
- Officials say no charges have been filed so far, the investigation is ongoing, and the case raises mental-health and juvenile-proceedings questions for the community to watch.