
CNN reports that a high school shooting in Riverton, Kansas was prevented by a warning on MySpace.com. The message mentioned April 20th, which is Hitler's birthday and Columbine's anniversary.
"The message, it was brief, but it stated that there was going to be a shooting at the Riverton school and that people should wear bulletproof vests and flak jackets," said Riverton police officer.
While a woman in North Carolina chatted with one of the suspects Wednesday night, she learned details about the shooting, which she reported to the authorities. Four of the teens were arrested at their homes, while the fifth was cuffed at school.
All of them were ages 16-18. In the one suspect's room, they found guns, ammo and knives, while texts on firearms were found in school lockers. Authorities are debating whether to charge four of the underage suspects as adults.
Fine job of reporting AP, right up to:
"I think there was probably some bullying, name calling, chastising," he [the Sheriff] said. He also said investigators had learned the suspects were computer buffs who liked violent video games.
These kids definitely have problems, but why is gaming even mentioned? One of these kids had knives, guns and ammo in his bedroom. Shouldn't the cops be more concerned about that. A video game hasn't ever killed anyone.
CNN's Reprinting Of The Associated Press Story [CNN] Thanks, Jay!

















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