Portland teen faces domestic terrorism charge

A 15-year-old student accused of causing a toxic chemical reaction inside the Benson Polytechnic High School cafeteria faces a domestic terrorism charge, according to the Oregon Judicial Department.

The teenager, born Dec. 7, 2010, is scheduled to appear at 1 p.m. Friday in court of the juvenile court. Court records show the only current charge is first-degree domestic terrorism, though officials noted additional charges may follow.

Authorities said the teenager brought household chemicals to school on Sept. 8 and mixed them in the cafeteria around 8:30 a.m. The resulting chemical reaction released a toxic gas that sent the student into a severe medical emergency. School administrators and the nurse performed CPR and used a defibrillator until emergency crews arrived.

First responders described a green chemical spill and a grayish vapor cloud that smelled of rotten eggs. Firefighters and hazardous materials crews neutralized the spill and cleared the air. Medical personnel evaluated more than 100 students and staff at the scene, and no other hospitalizations were reported.

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