California Teen Charged in Foiled School Shooting Plot

February 16, 2024
California Teen Charged in Foiled School Shooting Plot
  • Sebastian Villasenor, an 18-year-old high school senior from Ontario, California, faces five counts of attempted murder and one count of attempted criminal threats.

  • Villasenor was arrested with multiple firearms and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and was planning an attack on Ontario Christian High School around the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.

  • The planned attack was foiled due to a classmate's report to school administrators, leading to Villasenor's arrest before any violence occurred.

  • Despite Villasenor's lack of prior disciplinary issues, he struggled to form relationships with peers and had become fixated on the Columbine incident.

  • The suspect is being held without bail and is scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 15 at the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Courthouse.

  • In response to the thwarted attack, Ontario Christian High School is reviewing its security protocols, while the legality of the firearms found has not been publicly addressed.

  • Law enforcement and school officials stress the importance of community vigilance and the critical role of reporting threats, as exemplified by the classmate's actions in this case.

  • The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office highlights the need for public reporting of active shooter threats to prevent potential tragedies.

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