US EditionSheriff Says Mass Shooting at Grad Ceremony Thwarted; Second Suspect Arrested
- The Oakland County Sheriff's Office prevented a planned mass shooting during the graduation event for a Pontiac charter school held on June 3, 2025, at the UWM Sports Complex.
- The threat, posted on Snapchat and revealed to deputies by a community member, prompted investigation during the ceremony when a fight broke out.
- Two suspects, aged 19 and 20, were caught on security footage placing fully loaded guns with 40-round magazines under cars before fleeing; one was arrested and the other remains at large.
- Sheriff Michael Bouchard stated the two weapons could fire 80 rounds without reloading and praised deputies for uncovering the plan, urging the public to report suspicious activity.
- The graduation resumed after a brief two-minute disruption without injuries, while authorities continue searching for the 20-year-old suspect to prevent further threats.
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Possible mass shooting thwarted at Michigan high school graduation
Authorities say two suspects have been arrested in connection with a potential mass shooting they say was averted at a high school graduation ceremony in Pontiac, Michigan. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus reports on the chilling details, including the loaded weapons authorities say were hidden under cars.
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The Independent (US)Possible mass shooting targeting graduation ceremony thwarted, police say
“I believe we probably prevented a mass shooting,” the local sheriff said.
Mass shooting may have been prevented at Michigan graduation
A possible mass shooting was thwarted at a high school graduation ceremony in Pontiac, Michigan, after authorities recovered loaded weapons and intercepted a credible threat, according to officials. The incident began around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday when deputies were dispatched to the United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) facility in Pontiac, where the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac (ATAP) charter school was holding its graduation, according to O…
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