A 17-year-old former student is alleged to have broken into his old school and set fire to the front office, causing extensive damage, according to multiple reports. The alleged incident occurs after the teenager returns to the school grounds without permission and starts the fire at the school’s front office. Outlets also report that the teenager filmed the attack and posted it on social media. Following the incident, the school is closed, with authorities assessing damage and handling the immediate safety response.
ABC reports that the 17-year-old is charged after the incident, including allegations that the damage is extensive. The other outlets describe similar claims that the teenager allegedly broke in, set the front office on fire, and shared video of the event online. The reports do not indicate a confirmed motive. Police are understood to be continuing to investigate the circumstances of the alleged break-in, fire, and online posting.
