This week, a chilling incident unfolded in Maine as a 14-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly concocting a plan to harm fellow students. The teenager’s arrest came after he reportedly compiled a hit list and plotted an attack on his classmates.

In the aftermath of his arrest, many parents were understandably anxious, choosing to keep their children at home on Friday. The day was set to feature a holiday assembly, marking the final day of school before winter break at Windham High School. However, the unsettling news and the boy’s subsequent house arrest led to heightened concern, as reported by WMTW.

The situation began to unravel when a fellow student raised alarms on Monday night, leading to the boy’s arrest the following day. He now faces serious charges, including criminal solicitation, criminal conspiracy, and terrorizing.

According to police, the teenager had not only crafted a list of intended targets but had also used his school-issued laptop to research ways to acquire a firearm. This alarming activity was spotted by another student, who promptly alerted the authorities.

Among those taking precautionary measures was Gina Kostopoulos, who decided to keep her four children at home, illustrating the widespread concern among parents in the community.

“So unsettling. It just doesn’t seem appropriate in this instance. So many things have been happening for us to give somebody a slap on the wrist and say hey you can just stay at home under your parents’ supervision, that’s not enough,” she said.

Police, however, said there was no current threat to the school or its students.

Windham police told the school district there is no current threat to the school or its students.

“We have no reason to believe there are additional threats or that any students, staff or school occupants are in danger,” Windham Police Chief Kevin Schofield told WGME. The police department extends its gratitude to the students who promptly reported this matter; their actions were instrumental in ensuring the safety and security of everyone within this high school community,” Windham Police Chief Kevin Schofield said.

“There isn’t any danger to students,” Superintendent Christopher Howell told WMTW. “First of all, the Windham police department has been great, great partners with us but have assured us that through their investigation they are more than confident that is it safe for us to be in school and for us to continue on with all of our regular programming.”

Schofield said that investigators don’t believe the teen bought a weapon, WCSH reported.

Those student who did attend on Friday saw a heavy police presence outside the school.