Portland teen in tactical gear threatens school shooting, arrested with replica gun: police
13-year-old boy wore tactical vest with patch that read, 'Bad Decisions Make Good Stories'
A 13-year-old Portland, Oregon, boy armed with a replica handgun and wearing tactical gear with a patch the read, "Bad Decisions Make Good Stories," was arrested Monday after he threatened a shooting at his former school, authorities said.
The incident happened just before 4 p.m. at the Creative Science School at 1231 SE 92nd Avenue, the Portland Police Bureau said. The school was put on lockdown and administrators called 911.
Officers responded to reports that a former student was threatening the school and seen wearing a tactical vest, helmet, goggles and what appeared to be a gun.
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The teenager was also carrying what appeared to be a Glock handgun, according to authorities.
Officers confronted the teenager, who obeyed their commands and surrendered.
The boy was safely taken into custody, and authorities determined the firearm was "a realistic looking replica."
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The teenager was taken to the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center and charged with menacing with a firearm and disorderly conduct.
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