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US teen charged with attempted murder and domestic terrorism
A 15-year-old Oregon teen charged with domestic terrorism and attempted murder after releasing toxic chemicals at a Portland high school.
In brief
A 15-year-old Oregon teen charged with domestic terrorism and attempted murder after releasing toxic chemicals at a Portland high school. A 15-year-old Oregon teen was charged with domestic terrorism and attempted murder after releasing toxic chemicals at Benson Polytechnic High School in September. Originally…
Charged with domestic terrorism
A 15-year-old in Oregon was charged with domestic terrorism and attempted murder on Oct 2 after releasing toxic chemicals at a Portland high school in September.
Released toxic chemicals
The teenager brought several toxic chemicals to Benson Polytechnic High School in north-east Portland in September, mixed the substances and inhaled their fumes in the school’s cafeteria.
Prompted evacuation
Officials reported the chemical release prompted an evacuation from the school’s cafeteria.
Critical condition
He was transported in critical condition to a hospital where he received lifesaving care.
School evacuation
The incident occurred at Benson Polytechnic High School in north-east Portland, prompting an evacuation in the school’s cafeteria.
The bottom line
A 15-year-old Oregon teen was charged with domestic terrorism and attempted murder after releasing toxic chemicals at Benson Polytechnic High School in September.
