Teen arrested after staff thwarted a possible school shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin

CHICAGO (CBS) — Employees at a Kenosha elementary school prevented a possible shooting Thursday by stopping a teenager with a rifle.

Officials said a 13-year-old middle school student showed up at Roosevelt Elementary School with a backpack and a black duffel bag. Staff approached the teenager as he attempted to enter through a side entrance.

He ran away but surrendered hours later after police found him. He was arrested and no injuries were reported.

As CBS 58 reported, Kenosha police obtained video of the suspect with a semi-automatic rifle inside a home. Investigators also found Internet searches for school shootings and said he made comments about shootings to other students.

“We will just encourage everyone again if they see something, say something or help us. Have these conversations with your kids,” said Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton. “We shouldn’t have seen this video today. This should have been reported to us sooner.”

The teenager remains in custody. His mother is also cooperating with the police.

This is a developing story.