The 13-year-old boy who Pierce County prosecutors said was planning a mass shooting will remain in custody, at least for now.

The boy has been in custody at Remann Hall Juvenile Justice Center in Tacoma since his arrest on Sept. 6. The suspect’s attorney asked the court for release with electronic monitoring, but the prosecutor expressed concern.

“The state does have concerns about him returning to a traditional school setting at this particular time,” Pierce County Prosecutor Lena Berberich-Eerebout said. “Although these are just allegations, the state does have concerns about community safety. We’re recommending secure detention.”

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