# 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.
- Title: US teen charged with attempted murder and domestic terrorism
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-teen-charged-with-attempted-murder-and-domestic-terrorism-after-chemical-spill
- Published: 2026-10-03T02:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, teen, domestic terrorism, attempted murder, benson polytechnic high school, portland, oregon, chemical spill, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.