Summary
A 19-year-old student from Indiana named Trinity Shockley has been jailed for planning a school shooting, which authorities stopped thanks to a tip to the FBI. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 8 years suspended, and will have 5 years of probation. The FBI got involved after receiving an anonymous tip about her plans.
Key Facts
- Trinity Shockley, 19, planned a school shooting at Mooresville High School in Indiana.
- She was sentenced to 12 years in jail and 5 years of probation after pleading guilty.
- The FBI acted on an anonymous tip from the Sandy Hook Promise 'Say Something' line, which stopped the attack.
- Shockley planned the attack for February 14, marked seven years after the Parkland shooting in Florida.
- She cited influence from the Parkland attack and had been planning for a year.
- She was arrested on February 13 based on charges including conspiracy to commit murder.
- Her lawyers stated she suffered from mental health issues and bullying.
- The FBI reminds the public to report suspicious activities to prevent harm.
