University of Maryland student vowed rampage would 'make it to national news'
A University of Maryland student has been arrested and charged with posting an Internet threat claiming he planned to go on a shooting rampage on campus hoping to kill as many people as possible.
Campus police said in a statement that 19-year-old Alexander Song, of Fulton, Md., had been identified as the person who posted plans on a website for a rampage that would "kill enough people to make it to national news." The message also warned people to "stay away from the mall." Police did not elaborate.
Capt. Marc Limansky told the Baltimore Sun that police were informed of the alleged threats after a former student noticed them on reddit.com. Two people also contacted the university after chatting with Song on omegle.com, Limansky added.
Song was taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation after his arrest Sunday.
Song, who was not armed when he was arrested, faces a misdemeanor charge of disturbing school activities.
Campus ban
A police spokesman told The Associated Press it was unclear if Song had an attorney.
The university website describes Song as a member of a campus research program for select honors students who explore how science and technology relates with society. The Gemstone Program lists Song as scheduled to graduate in 2014.
Campus police said in a statement that 19-year-old Alexander Song, of Fulton, Md., had been identified as the person who posted plans on a website for a rampage that would "kill enough people to make it to national news." The message also warned people to "stay away from the mall." Police did not elaborate.
Capt. Marc Limansky told the Baltimore Sun that police were informed of the alleged threats after a former student noticed them on reddit.com. Two people also contacted the university after chatting with Song on omegle.com, Limansky added.
Song was taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation after his arrest Sunday.
Song, who was not armed when he was arrested, faces a misdemeanor charge of disturbing school activities.
Campus ban
A police spokesman told The Associated Press it was unclear if Song had an attorney.
The university website describes Song as a member of a campus research program for select honors students who explore how science and technology relates with society. The Gemstone Program lists Song as scheduled to graduate in 2014.
