A Rockville, Maryland high school student has been charged with a threat of mass violence after a 129-page manifesto was found detailing plans to commit a school shooting.
18-year-old Alex Ye was arrested on Wednesday after a document was found written by Ye that strategized how to plan and commit a school shooting. The plan also included a local elementary school. In a joint investigation the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the FBI Baltimore Field Office were notified about the document, according to a press release by the MCPD.
On April 17 Ye was taken into custody by MCPD and charged with one count of a threat of mass violence. Ye is currently being held in the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
Ye's bond hearing is scheduled for April 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the Montgomery County District Court. A trial is expected to begin on June 3.
USA TODAY contacted Ye’s attorney for comment.
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In a search warrant obtained by MCPD, the police department was able to find internet searches, drawings and documents that showed threats of mass violence, the press release said.
After these findings, the MCPD notified the Community Engagement Division and the Montgomery County Public Schools to heighten their securities at schools, especially Wootton High School.
Ye’s goal was to become famous, police said.
In a new conference on April 19 Montgomery County Police Department Chief Marcus Jones detailed the events leading up to Ye's arrest:
An arrest warrant was requested and obtained on April 16 by MCPD.
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