Richard Yanis

Richard Yanis, a 15-year old from Pennsylvania, was charged with conspiracy to murder his classmates and then kill himself. Yanis allegedly stole guns from his father and then gave them to a friend to hold onto. The friend reportedly told a teacher, who called police. Yanis will be tried as an adult under Pennsylvania law.CNN: Pennsylvania teen charged with plotting to kill school enemies (December 9, 2008) NBC: Police: Pottstown Teen Planned Shooting Spree (December 9, 2008)

"Upon Mr. Yanis making the call, his friend would bring the firearms to school, deliver them to Mr. Yanis. And Mr. Yanis' plan was to position himself somewhere in the school to shoot people—to shoot students and teachers and then, ultimately, to take his own life."—Risa Vetri Ferman, Montgomery County District AttorneyMyFox Philadelphia: Teen Involved In Columbine-Like Plot Outside Philadelphia (December 9, 2008)

"I am reporting the results of an ongoing investigation. I am calling to report to you today, through the combined efforts of the Pottstown School District, Pottstown Police Department, and Montgomery County District Attorney's office, a potential threat to our high school was identified and has been prevented. I want to assure you that at no time were our students or staff in any danger. Today, the District Attorney's office will file charges against a Pottstown High School student in connection with the incident. The student is presently being detained pending further evaluation."—Pottstown Superintendent David P. KremNBC: Police: Pottstown Teen Planned Shooting Spree (December 9, 2008) Pottstown School District: Our Administration