marvinetta:

1. His mother says he has “anger problems” but doesn’t think he’d actually hurt anyone.

2. He posted pictures of himself with the gun to social media, including one of the gun in his mouth.

3. Students reported his behavior and threats to “shoot up the school” and the cops *actually* investigated.

4. A school shooting was prevented without a single bullet being fired by anyone.

5. He’s a white kid.

This happened in my city. Tell me again why a high school student, even one legally an adult, needs an assault rifle. I’m waiting.