GAITHERSBURG, Maryland -- An 18-year-old high school student was charged this week in connection with plans to commit a school shooting at a Montgomery County high school.
Andrea Ye, of Rockville, whose preferred name is Alex Ye, was arrested on April 17 by the Montgomery County Police Department, according to a news release.
The arrest follows a joint investigation by MCPD and the FBI Baltimore Field Office, initiated after the FBI notified the MCPD about a 129-page "manifesto" authored by Ye.
In the document, Ye wrote about committing a school shooting, and strategizes how to carry out the act. Ye also contemplates targeting an elementary school and says that he wants to be famous.
A search warrant obtained by MCPD led to internet searches, drawings and documents related to threats of mass violence.
As a result of the investigation, the Montgomery County Department of Police – Community Engagement Division coordinated with Montgomery County Public Schools to increase security at schools, particularly at Wootton High School.
Ye was taken into custody and charged with threats of mass violence. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he awaits a bond hearing.
