"Potential" Mass shooting at UMD stopped

The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety received information that an individual posted comments of a threatening nature on the internet. The person posting the comments stated he had thoughts of committing an act of violence at the UMCP campus on Sunday, March 11, 2012. The quote on the website(s) were “I will be on a shooting rampage tomorrow on campus”, “hopefully I kill enough people to make it to national news”, and “stay away from the Mall tomorrow at 1:30”.

University Police detectives researched the postings and obtained information leading to the identity of the person who wrote them. Investigators have cause to believe that Mr. Alexander Song, 19, of Fulton, MD, a current student at UMCP, posted the comments. Detectives apprehended Mr. Song and determined that an emergency psychiatric evaluation was necessary. Accordingly, Mr. Song was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Mr. Song was unarmed at the time of the arrest.

A warrant has been obtained charging Mr. Song, pictured below, with a violation of Section 26-101 of Education Article. Song has been specifically charged with disturbing the orderly conduct of the activities, administration or classes of UMCP. This is a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine not to exceed $2500.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed six months in jail.

University Police detectives and patrol officers worked through the night to identify and apprehend Mr. Song. This incident was taken extremely seriously by this agency and all efforts were put forth to bring it to a speedy and safe resolution.

“I thank our troops for preventing these threats from being carried out” – Chief David B. Mitchell.

The University administration moved to immediately suspend Song’s student status at UMCP. He is no longer permitted on campus pending a review.

Further information will be posted on the UMPDS website at www.umdps.umd.edu when available.

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mikec said:

The kid is charged with a crime that carries a $2,500 fine and/or 6 months in jail. What happens to him after that? That is, if he is convicted. Will he ever be allowed back at College Park or any other UMd school? Would any other college in America accept him? What business will hire this guy? Talk about ruining a life.

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lx1x said:

They already said that he is banned from the school (UMD that is).

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fivepointstar said:

what is it with Asian College Students???

kudo to UMPD

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Rockerspsl said:

The issue is, he should have been charged with a felony for conspiracy to commit murder, and let the courts decide if he's guilty.

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Kilroy said:

$10 says he doesn't even own guns. Good job to the police, getting that nutjob the treatment he needs.

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