Pennsylvania Man Charged with Columbine Anniversary School Shooting Plot

Braeden Phillips, a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at State College High School on April 21, coinciding with the 26th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Investigators reported that Phillips had compiled a 'hit list' and intended to carry out the attack around 8:40 a.m., a peak time for student traffic, while also planning to plant bombs in school bathrooms. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, and is being held without bail as he is considered an 'extreme danger to the community.' Authorities were alerted to the plot by staff at a youth center who received information from a resident, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance. Police are investigating potential accomplices, including a juvenile friend of Phillips who was mentioned as part of the plan. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about school safety in the wake of various mass shootings across the country.