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Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants say
By Daniel Rivera
Cherokee HS shooting plot: Warrants reveal new details
Linda Choi
Linda Choi
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Linda has dedicated over 8 years to covering education in Georgia, with her Bachelor's degree from Emory University. She previously worked for the Cherokee Tribune, where she focused on school board meetings and educational policy, giving her a deep understanding of local education dynamics.
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Three people are charged in an alleged plan to attack Cherokee High School in Canton after investigators found threatening social media posts and alerted school police, according to arrest warrants obtained by The Associated Press.ORIGINAL STORY: 3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plotThe FBI identified the posts and notified school police, who then contacted the Canton Police Department, the warrants say. Investigators allege 17-year-old Shane Taylor, of Metter, Georgia, and 21-year-old Michael Terry, of Chatsworth, California, reached an agreement with a former Cherokee High School student to provide weapons.The suspects also discussed acquiring protective equipment and other gear, and selected Aug. 20, 2027, as the date for the attack, according to the warrants. Investigators have collected firearms, ammunition and electronic devices as evidence.Cherokee County School District Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis praised first responders and said district safety proc
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