Crime
Mooresville High School Student Arrested for Alleged Valentine’s Day School Shooting Plot
Mooresville, IN – An 18-year-old Mooresville High School student has been arrested for allegedly planning a school shooting on Valentine’s Day, authorities confirmed.
According to the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department (MMPD), Trinity Shockley was taken into custody following an investigation that began with a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
She now faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Conspiracy to commit murder (Level 1 felony)
- Intimidation: Threat to commit terrorism (Level 5 felony)
- Conspiracy to commit intimidation: Threat to commit terrorism (Level 5 felony)
The investigation was launched Tuesday evening at approximately 7:00 p.m., when Mooresville detectives were alerted by the FBI about a potential mass shooting planned at Mooresville High School.
Authorities quickly identified Shockley as the suspect.
With assistance from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Mooresville School Police, detectives executed search warrants at Shockley’s residence, where she was arrested.
Officials confirmed she was allegedly planning to carry out the attack on Friday, February 14.
On Thursday, February 13, formal charges were filed against Shockley.
She is currently being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about potential motives or whether others were involved in the plot.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.