FBI and Local Authorities Thwart Teen’s Mass Violence Plot at Mall

FBI and Local Authorities Thwart Teen's Mass Violence Plot at Mall

(PatriotNews.net) – A teen’s twisted plot to detonate a chlorine bomb and gun down moviegoers at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Washington was thwarted by the FBI and local authorities, who found a detailed attack plan, weapons cache, and disturbing online posts pledging allegiance to violent extremist groups.

At a Glance

  • FBI and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Oregon teen on May 22 who had been planning a mass shooting and bombing at Three Rivers Mall since early 2025
  • The plot included detonating a homemade chlorine bomb to cause panic, followed by shooting mall patrons before committing suicide
  • Law enforcement seized weapons, ammunition, digital devices, mall schematics, and assault clothing from the suspect’s residence
  • The teen had pledged allegiance to online nihilistic, violent extremist groups and posted detailed attack plans online on May 17
  • Authorities were tipped off on May 19, leading to the arrest just three days later

Another Potential Tragedy Prevented

While the mainstream media seems preoccupied with their latest attempts to indict conservative values, the FBI and local authorities were busy doing actual important work – preventing a horrific act of violence in Washington state. Acting on a tip received on May 19, federal and local law enforcement moved with impressive speed to stop what could have been a devastating attack on innocent Americans simply trying to enjoy a day at the mall. The suspect, identified only as “a juvenile Columbia County resident,” was apprehended just three days after authorities were alerted.

The teen’s sinister plan reads like a horror movie script. First, detonate a homemade chlorine bomb to create panic and chaos. Then, methodically hunt down terrified moviegoers and mall patrons as they fled for their lives. Finally, end the rampage with suicide at a pre-determined location. The level of detail in the planning is chilling – the suspect had mapped out specific routes through the mall and had been developing this plot since the beginning of the year.

The Ticking Time Bomb Next Door

When FBI Portland SWAT members arrived at the suspect’s residence, they discovered a veritable arsenal: three handguns, ammunition, four knives, and detailed schematics of the mall. The teen had even prepared specific clothing for the assault and collected five digital devices to document or coordinate the attack. All this sitting in what was probably a typical suburban neighborhood where parents assume their children are safe.

“This plot was as serious as it gets,” said Doug Olson of the FBI. “We, along with our partners, moved swiftly to interrupt this violent plan and to protect our community.”

The Online Radicalization Pipeline

Perhaps most concerning is the revelation that the teenager had “pledged allegiance to several online nihilistic, violent extremist groups and ideologies.” While our government seems obsessed with labeling concerned parents at school board meetings as “domestic terrorists,” actual violent extremism continues to fester online, recruiting vulnerable minds. The suspect posted detailed plans for the attack on May 17, just days before the FBI intervened – a stark reminder of how quickly online radicalization can transform into real-world violence.

The Columbia County District Attorney’s Office is now preparing charges, though it remains to be seen whether they’ll pursue adult charges – a move described as “rare and difficult” despite the severity of the planned attack. Once again, we’re left wondering if our justice system is equipped to properly address the grave threats facing our communities, or if we’ll see another violent extremist back on the streets before long due to lenient juvenile sentencing guidelines.

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