US: 11-year-old boy arrested for bragging about 'kill list'
What's the story
An 11-year-old boy in the United States has been arrested after allegedly boasting about his extensive collection of weapons and plans to carry out a "kill list" at two separate schools. The boy, identified as Carlo "Kingston" Dorelli, was taken into custody after he showed a video of his arsenal to classmates and made violent threats. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood confirmed the arrest in a Facebook post on Monday.
Arrest details
Sheriff details Dorelli's arrest and charges
Chitwood stated that deputies seized numerous airsoft rifles, pistols, fake ammunition, knives, swords and other weapons from Dorelli's possession. "He had written a list of names and targets. He says it was all a joke," Chitwood wrote on Facebook. The sheriff has charged the 11-year-old with a felony for making a written threat of mass shooting.
Public disclosure
Sheriff's department releases video and photos of arrest
The sheriff's department released a video showing officers escorting Dorelli into jail with handcuffs on his wrists and ankles. His mugshot was also made public, along with a photo displaying replica rifles, samurai swords, and throwing stars seized from him. Chitwood stated on Facebook, "I can and will release the names and photos of juveniles who are committing these felonies, threatening our students, disrupting our schools and consuming law enforcement resources."
Prank threats
Sheriff's vow to expose prank threats amid school shooting
Dorelli's arrest follows Chitwood's promise to publicly expose children making prank threats in response to a surge of false tips after the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. "Every time we make an arrest, your kid's photo is going to be put out there... We're gonna come and get you. We're going to put you out for public embarrassment," Chitwood said at a press conference last week.
Gun control
Recent school shooting prompts call for assault weapons ban
The recent incident at Apalachee High School, where a 14-year-old boy shot and killed four people, has sparked a nationwide debate on gun control. In response to the tragedy, US President Joe Biden called for a complete ban on assault weapons. "As a nation, we cannot continue to accept the carnage of gun violence... We need more than thoughts and prayers," he said at an event.