Dutch Teen Arrested for Mass Shooting Threats Made on Twitter
In just a few short hours after the terrible shooting in the Dutch town of Alphen aan de Rijn this weekend, a potential copycat threat was thwarted thanks to uncensored Twitter use and some concerned tweeters.
The tragic shooting at the Ridderhof mall on Saturday that claimed 6 victims was apparently something that a certain unnamed, 17-year-old Twitter user admired.
According to reports from wire service BNO News, a 17-year-old man was arrested on Sunday morning for statements he made on Twitter pertaining to the shooting.
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