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Two Arrested and Four Firearms Recovered Following Social Media Threat Against Pittsburgh School

Two individuals have been apprehended by Pittsburgh police, and law enforcement has successfully retrieved four firearms, after a social media threat was made against a prominent city school. The Pittsburgh police department received crucial information from the ATF on Thursday, alerting them to the fact that a juvenile male had been posting videos on various social media platforms, showcasing himself posing with firearms and issuing threats specifically targeting Pittsburgh Milliones University Preparatory School.

Intensive Investigation Leads to Suspects’ Location

Through an extensive and meticulous investigation, detectives were able to trace the suspected individual to a residence situated in the 2100 block of Rose Street, located in the Hill District of the city. Maintaining a close surveillance on the premises, law enforcement officers witnessed a male exiting the house and promptly entering the passenger side of a U-Haul box truck. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, officers swiftly intercepted the vehicle, and upon conducting a search, discovered a loaded pistol equipped with a 50-round drum magazine in the male’s possession. Subsequently, authorities also recovered a fully automatic switch designed for a Glock weapon, along with ammunition, magazines, and marijuana, all of which were found within the suspect’s backpack.

Identification and Apprehension of the Juvenile Suspect

Furthermore, it was established that the aforementioned male was not the sole individual involved in the social media videos. Another male, believed to be the juvenile depicted in the threatening online content, subsequently left the Rose Street residence and entered the rear seat of a separate vehicle. Acting promptly, police intercepted the vehicle, apprehending the 17-year-old suspect who was found in possession of an AK-47 rifle, as well as two additional pistols. The juvenile suspect was subsequently arrested and later released into the custody of an adult family member, pending further legal proceedings.

Consequently, the male initially stopped by police, identified as 18-year-old Jackiel Young, is now facing multiple charges in connection with the incident, highlighting the severity of the situation and the potential danger that was mitigated through the swift actions of law enforcement.

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