Community Forum about Plainfield High School Threats

Community members and police meet to discuss ongoing threats at Plainfield High School.

3rd & 7 37yd

Cohen is explaining how easy it is to hide on the internet and how hard it is for law enforcement to track it. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:07:06 PM
The stage has members from the district, @FBI , @PlainfieldPD and @IndStatePolice and US Attorney's Office. @rtv6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZHmpiYW0AEYzrT.jpg

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:10:53 PM
US Attorney: Apologizing for the lack of info, but explains it why it is important for the investigation to keep things under wraps. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:15:00 PM
FBI Director Jay Abbott now speaking. Praising school officials for their handling of the situation thus far. @rtv6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZHoZbwWcAAIAud.jpg

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:18:30 PM
FBI Director: “We will catch this person.” Says he is a parent of 3 children and he understands what everyone must be thinking. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:22:35 PM
Floor being opened up for questions. First question: What punishments will this person face when caught? @rtv6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZHptHzWIAEJllb.jpg

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:24:13 PM
FBI Director: Over 200 subpoenas have been served in this case. Response could take several months. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:25:59 PM
2nd Question: Will current security measures stay in place at the school? Superintendent says yes.

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:28:01 PM
Panoramic photo shows jam packed #Plainfield auditorium. @rtv6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZHrPP0W0AAz6-F.jpg

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:30:54 PM
Side note: Audience members are writing down questions and students are bringing them to the side of the stage. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:35:04 PM
BREAKING: Man just escorted out of #Plainfield auditorium with handgun. He was placed in cuffs in the hallway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZHsgQjWkAAcsNx.jpg

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:37:38 PM
Someone just asked why people weren’t searched before being let in. They said they didn’t believe tonight’s event was a threat. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:44:46 PM
Man now asking a question, says he hasn’t sent his kids to school since the threats started. Asking why it has taken so long to have a forum

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:48:55 PM
Person just asked about man with fun after seeing Push Alert about man being escorted out with gun. Lots of people angry at police. @rtv6 .

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:56:11 PM
Mom crying as she asks a question, says how can trust her daughter to be safe after a man comes into the auditorium with a handgun. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/19/2016 11:59:24 PM
ISP Superintendent responding to mom: I promise you, the folks in this room will do everything to find peace for you. @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:03:06 AM
ISP Superintendent: "We don’t have all the answers.” @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:03:23 AM
ISP Superintendent: “Help us! Someone knows who this individual is.” @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:05:06 AM
FBI Director: "Despite what happened here tonight, it was adverted.”

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:05:53 AM
Officials tried to wrap up the meeting. Man stops them and says there are still questions…

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:08:10 AM
Man goes on to say that there needs to be consistent checks for everyone that comes into the building. “That should have been done tonight”

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:09:07 AM
Plainfield Police official answering statement: "We are going to continue doing what we are doing."

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:10:54 AM
Mom says she was here for lunch the other day and she wasn’t searched. Asking officials why she wasn’t.

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:11:39 AM
Plainfield Police official just ended the meeting as questions were still being asked. Angry people now… @rtv6

by Paris Lewbel via twitter 1/20/2016 12:12:45 AM