11-year-old arrested after threatening mass violence with a 'kill list' and showing classmates a weapons video

11-year-old arrested after threatening mass violence with a 'kill list' and showing classmates a weapons video

11-Year-Old Arrested After Threatening Mass Violence with ‘Kill List’ and Weapons Cache

 

An 11-year-old boy, Carlo “Kingston” Dorelli, has been arrested after bragging about a “kill list” and showing classmates a video of his weapons arsenal, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. The child allegedly threatened violence, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

 

In a Facebook post, Sheriff Chitwood detailed the alarming incident, stating that Dorelli had written down names of potential targets, which he later claimed was a joke. The authorities confiscated several weapons, including airsoft guns, knives, and swords, from the boy’s possession.

 

Dorelli now faces a felony charge for making a written threat of a mass shooting, a severe offense under Florida law. Sheriff Chitwood emphasized that such threats are not to be taken lightly. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Dorelli is shown being led into a jail cell, handcuffed both at the wrists and ankles.

 

"Every time we make an arrest, your kid’s photo is going to be put out there," Chitwood warned during a press conference. He stressed that those making violent threats, even as a joke, would face serious consequences. “We’re gonna come and get you. We’re going to put you out for public embarrassment.”

 

This incident occurs amidst growing concerns about school violence following a tragic school shooting in Georgia earlier this month. On September 4th, 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire at Apalachee High School, killing four people and injuring nine others. In response, law enforcement agencies across the country are tightening measures to prevent such attacks, taking threats like Dorelli's seriously.

 

Chitwood also highlighted the rising number of false threats, revealing that authorities received 54 bogus tips about potential school shootings in a single night. He had a stern message for those who think making such threats is a joke: "You’re getting caught."

 

The arrest of such a young individual has further ignited the national conversation about how to address violence and threats in schools, with many calling for stronger preventative measures to protect students and educators alike.