Moment gamer teen is arrested after threatening to shoot up his school online

A Florida high school student was arrested on August 16 after he allegedly posted online that he would use his father’s gun to kill people at his school, police said.

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shows officers reading to the suspect the alleged comments, which police said were made on a gaming platform under the pseudonym Dalton Banhart.

The comment read: “I Dalton Barnhart vow to bring my fathers m15 to school and kill 7 people at a minimum.” It was spotted by the FBI, who reported it to local police.

According to police, the teenager said the comment was a joke.

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[CanadianPrepper]

The moms denial is a big part of why this happens

[kristaw]

The mother just displayed the exact type of parenting that can allow this type of BS to happen. Making excuses, etc.

[courtneye]

“Little kid” my ass. That’s a young man. Moms denial is astounding.

[BlueJackelope]

As someone who works in the Juvenile Justice Division, you wouldn’t be surprised how many kids are there and their parents believe they’re little kids, or innocent.

[bmwguy]

The officer was spot on. "It's only a joke when they get caught"

[mrfester]

"Not my son!" That's what all mothers say. Then, when the kid does it, they say, "He's a good boy"

[marcomarsiglia]

It's horrible parenting like this that leads to horrible acts happening to other innocent kids.

[sandhanitizer]

"He's just a little boy who made a silly statement." And this ladies and gentlemen is why people end up doing anything they please. Absolutely no accountability at home.

[Puleczech]

Important fact to realise:

*If all moms were right with that "but not my son/daughter!" line, jails would not exist.*

[fighthive]

This mom has failed this boy and probably will fail him for the rest of his life. Just disappointing to watch the lack of comprehension and logic happening in her head.

[wassytrini]

Watching this again years later.... anyone noticed how unemotional the kid seems to be.... how calm?

[jamesong]

This officer was so professional, what a tough job.

[GingerTurquoise]

Holding him at ZERO accountability. Great parenting, lady.

[brass]

Actions have consequences. Moms like this are enablers.

[loveamerica]

Wow! He is not a "little boy"... 15 is a man and decent men don't threaten to do insane acts of violence. I'm glad they got him, glad for his classmates!

[Praxxus]

It would be helpful if the mom would accept that her son did something terribly wrong.

[eggsalad]

A 15-year-old is not "just a little boy", he's a sentient and conscious young man who knew what he was saying. Not hard at all to see where the root of the problem is.

[parycartoons]

“He’s not people! He’s a child!, ”
I- this mom is so desperate for a defense she really just said children aren’t people.

[ConnorMiller]

The mother’s denial tells you all you need to know about her. She’s the root of the problem and it’s the exact kind of parenting that will enable her son to continue engaging in these behaviors. Today’s parents are soft and need to learn a thing or two about discipline because in my days, If I ever pulled something like that, I would’ve gotten my a$$ whooped!

[samuelweir]

I like how the officer calmly, respectfully, and clearly set out the facts of the situation for the mother.