An 11-year-old boy from Volusia County, Florida, was arrested after boasting about a “kill list” targeting two schools and showing classmates a video of his arsenal of weapons. The boy, identified as Carlo “Kingston” Dorelli, was charged with a felony for making a written threat of a mass shooting. Authorities seized a large collection of weapons from his home, including airsoft rifles, knives, and swords. Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who took to social media to discuss the incident, emphasized that the boy claimed it was “just a joke,” but the threat was taken seriously given the current climate of school violence.
The arrest occurred in the wake of heightened tensions following a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia earlier in September, where a 14-year-old boy killed four people. Sheriff Chitwood has been actively working to expose and deter prank threats, stating that law enforcement would publicly release the names and photos of juveniles involved in such acts to hold them accountable and deter others.
This case has once again highlighted concerns around school safety and the accessibility of weapons, sparking further debate on gun control measures. President Joe Biden has renewed calls for stricter regulations, including a ban on assault weapons, in response to the growing number of violent incidents in schools across the U.S.
While the boy’s parents and legal representatives may argue it was an ill-conceived prank, law enforcement’s swift action underlines the seriousness with which threats of mass violence are now being treated, particularly after numerous recent tragedies(OANN).
