16-year-old arrested; planned shooting with explosives at Berkeley High, police say

BERKELEY, Calif. - A 16-year-old boy was arrested after recruiting others to take part in a mass college capturing that would have included a bombing at Berkeley Excessive Faculty, police say. 

The teen was arrested Monday, when he turned himself in to police, Berkeley Police Department stated in a press release. Monday was Memorial Day and there was no faculty that day. 

The boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing destructive system materials and threatening to commit a criminal offense which can lead to demise or great bodily injury.

Police stated they received a tip on Saturday that the boy was recruiting others in plans of a taking pictures that included explosives. Following the tip, police obtained and executed a search warrant for a residence. 

Police didn't say if the teen was a pupil at Berkeley Excessive School.

Upon executing the search warrant, police said they discovered components to explosives and assault rifles, a number of knives, and electronic objects that may very well be used to create further weapons. 

At that time, a warrant was obtained for the teen's arrest. 

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"College security remains a high priority for the department," police stated in a press release. 

Particulars on whom the teen was attempting to recruit weren't disclosed. Police mentioned this case remains underneath investigation. 

Berkeley Unified Supt. Brent Stephens advised the varsity's community that the district was in close contact with police throughout this investigation. 

After police confiscated the teenager's weapon components, the district relied on police expertise to evaluate any potential ongoing danger to its schools. The district communicated with police on the student's whereabouts. 

"As added precautions throughout this era, we alerted our administrative and safety staff about this investigation and, as is our standard follow, maintained close contact with our BPD Faculty Resource Officer on the Berkeley Excessive College campus," Stephens wrote. "Throughout the investigation period, we have been assured that this particular person didn't pose an instantaneous threat to the Berkeley High College community."

The district is conducting their very own investigation on this matter. 

The district might pursue disciplinary motion against the coed. 

As well as, a town hall assembly titled: 'How one can Talk to Kids About School Violence' offered by Alameda County Workplace of Education is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m.