Mass Shooting Plot Thwarted at Michigan Graduation Ceremony, One Suspect Arrested

Authorities in Pontiac, Michigan, successfully thwarted a potential mass shooting at the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac's graduation ceremony after responding to a fight and receiving a tip about a Snapchat post threatening violence. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard revealed that two men involved in the incident had placed packages containing fully loaded firearms with extended 40-round magazines under cars in the parking lot. One 19-year-old suspect has been arrested, while a 20-year-old suspect, Jamarion Jaryante Hardiman, remains at large. The weapons and the credible social media threat led officials to believe a mass shooting was prevented, with the quick response of law enforcement and private security credited for averting a tragedy. Neither suspect was a student but had connections to attendees and histories of violence and weapons involvement. Despite a brief altercation, the graduation ceremony continued without harm, and officials urged the public to report any threats to help prevent future incidents.