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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Teen arrested, accused of threatening Columbine-style attack on school

Teen arrested, accused of threatening Columbine-style attack on school

By John W. Davis and Dave D'Marko, Reporter
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011

An 18-year-old in Altamonte Springs was caught planning to carry out what police call a "Columbine-type" attack at Lake Brantley High School.

Emmanuel Costas is now facing charges of attempted felony murder.

He made his first appearance before a judge Wednesday.

Costas’ father was also arraigned for a parole violation and possession of cocaine, which is not connected with this case.

On Costas’ Facebook page, he said he’s sorry.

However, inside the courtroom, the teen seemed distracted, almost grinning with a smirk on his face.

It all started on the social media website where Costas posted an eerie message Nov. 16:

“everybody prepare urselfz 4/17 iz approaching let tha carnage begin”
Word then started spreading around the school.

“The student reported it to his mother and she immediately contacted the Altamonte Springs Police Department,” said Interim Altamonte Springs Police Chief Michael Deal.
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