Volusia County 12-year-old accused of writing ‘detailed manifesto’ to carry out school shooting due to bullying

A 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting plan at Southwestern Middle School in DeLand, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced the arrest of Josephine “Christian” Simmons-Peters.

According to deputies, Simmons-Peters said she made the plan because she was bullied. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the girl was “idolizing Columbine” and referenced it in the manifesto.

“This was a well thought-out plan. It talks about where to hide in a ditch. It talks about where to bring the guns into the school. It talks about who to target,” Chitwood said.

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