Three teenagers have found themselves in hot water after a school shooting scare at Coral Springs High School. One of the teens, 17-year-old Jake Thompson, had a chilling ten-page “Terror Day” journal that detailed his dark aspirations to be “the most infamous lone gunman ever.”
On a fateful Monday morning, Thompson—who had previously withdrawn from the school—was caught in the cafeteria brandishing a loaded 9mm handgun. Eyewitnesses reported seeing him flaunting the weapon, which led to a swift lockdown as authorities scrambled to locate the student he had been showing it to. When they did find that student, identified only as Alex, he was in possession of the troubling journal. Alex was subsequently hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act for a psychological evaluation. The collaboration between Thompson and Alex remains ambiguous, but they are currently being treated as “associates” in this alarming case.
In his journal, Thompson expressed a desire to outdo infamous shooters from Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Sandy Hook, stating, “I want to beat their kills.” He also lamented his lack of romantic relationships, writing, “Love might cure me from my evil thoughts and my hate. I just want to be loved … My life is full of rage without a girlfriend.” With Florida’s lax gun laws allowing easy access to firearms without permits or registration, it raises serious concerns about school safety and how to protect kids without turning educational institutions into fortified prisons.
Meanwhile, a third teen, 18-year-old Ryan Martinez, was arrested for posting a threatening message on Instagram, declaring, “Watch out for round two springs. We comin’ guns blazin’ you locked our boys up.” Martinez, who was frustrated by Thompson’s arrest, later claimed it was all meant as a joke. Unfortunately for him, the judge wasn’t laughing. “Doesn’t feel like a joke now, right?” remarked Broward County Judge Lisa Anderson, after sentencing him to wear a GPS ankle monitor and stay off social media.
Thompson remains in custody while Martinez faces serious repercussions. Just goes to show that sometimes, a “joke” can land you in a world of trouble.
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Summary
Three Florida teens were arrested after a school shooting threat, one keeping a disturbing journal detailing violent aspirations. The situation highlights concerns about gun access and school safety, with one teen facing serious legal consequences for a threatening social media post.