KELSO, Wash. (KATU) — The suspect arrested after allegedly planning an elaborate mass shooting attack at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Wash., has been identified as a 14-year-old boy.

The teen has not been named due to their age. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court in Columbia County Friday afternoon, facing eight charges – including first-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, tampering with evidence, second-degree disorderly conduct, and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms.

FBI agents and local law enforcement partners held a press conference on Thursday announcing the arrest and details on the investigation.

According to the FBI, agents first learned of the plot back on May 19 after the teen spoke about the pl

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