Foiled by a Family Member: The Unlikely Hero in Illinois School Shooting Plot The latest incident in Illinois, where a relative intervened to prevent a potential school shooting, raises more questions than answers about the complexities of mental health and the role of family members in preventing such tragedies.
On its surface, this story appears to be a heartwarming tale of a quick thinking relative who foiled a would be mass shooter.
A 12 year old boy was allegedly planning to carry out a school shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School when his relative spotted him with a firearm and called 911.