A transgender student planned a Valentine’s Day massacre as part two of a horrific school shooting.
Trinity J Shockley, 18, is accused of planning to carry out a school shooting in Indiana, USA, on Valentine’s Day, which is the anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.
Shockley identifies as a transgender man, often using the names Jamie or Dex.
Shockley is being held without bond in the Morgan County jail in Martinsville, Indiana, after being charged with the highest-level felony count of conspiracy to commit murder, and two low-level felony counts of intimidation with a threat to commit terrorism.
Shockley identifies as a transgender man, often using the names Jamie or Dex
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The plan to carry out the attack at Mooresville High School was stopped when the FBI received a tip and coordinated with the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department (MMPD) to investigate.
The tip stated that a person -later identified as Shockley- had access to an AR-15 rifle and was planning a shooting. The tip also mentioned that Shockley was infatuated with Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz.
Authorities from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department searched Shockley’s home, finding a “shrine” of recent school shooters.
It included Cruz, Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, and Dylann Roof, who carried out an attack at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Shockley also allegedly had a photo album of mass shooters and buttons with their faces on them.
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Police also found notebooks where Shockley had described themselves as a “transgender male [who has] a lot of homicidal thoughts”.
Shockley wrote in December: "These thoughts never seem to stop, you may believe that I am some edgelord, but in reality, I am just a loser. I am grateful for my chance to live but in reality, I am scared of living. Is it the government you ask? No. It is this sad reality of living with piece(s) of s**t… I hope whoever reads this takes acknowledgment and maybe use it for your massacre. :)"
In January entries, Shockley described wanting to hurt people who needed to be “killed” and “wiped away from humanity”.
"You all need to be burnt out, killed, wiped away from humanity. Right now, I want to pull out a [sic] AR-15," an entry read.
The tip mentioned that Shockley was infatuated with Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz
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Officers also found archives of Shockley’s Snapchat and Discord which included conversations about planning a school shooting.
Shockley’s username on Discord was reportedly “Crazy Nikolaz.”
In one conversation with a user named “TCC Mama” from January 15, Shockley said they were preparing for “Parkland part two”, claiming they had an AR-15.
TCC Mama replied saying it sounded “so cool”, asking Shockley if they had a solid plan, to which Shockley said “Parkland part two. Of course. I’ve been planning this for a YEAR.”
The user asked if Shockley planned on killing themselves, to which they said “no”.
"Okay good. Your secret is safe with me bro. Kids are awful And if you do carry it out good luck," TCC Mama replied.
Shockley reportedly planned to carry out the attack at lunchtime "because that would present the most target-rich environment."
In an interview Shockley told authorities it was all a joke, claiming although they wanted to recreate the Parkland shooting, they would never actually do it.
Shockley said they were preparing for “Parkland part two”, claiming they had an AR-15
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Police revealed Shockley had claimed they had been bullied by their peers after a car crash left them with a fractured skull and brain injuries.
Investigators noted in court documents that Shockley had sought mental health resources from the school district, but Shockley’s father denied that request.
A school official allegedly told detectives that Shockley’s father "did not believe in mental health treatment."
Jake Allen, the superintendent of Mooresville Schools, stated that he was grateful for the "quick response" by local, state and federal law enforcement.”
He said: "Through our school staff as well as partnerships with multiple outside agencies, a variety of mental health resources are available to all students of Mooresville Schools.
"We strongly encourage any student or family with questions about resources to reach out to their school office."
"Our schools should always be a place of safety, learning, and belonging. We are committed to doing everything in our power to keep our schools safe. Together, as a community, we will continue to protect and support one another."
