Illinois school shooting plot foiled by relative who tackled the armed child, officials say
An Illinois school shooting plot was foiled Friday after a relative spotted a boy with a firearm and called 911, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: May 23, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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