Albuquerque Public Schools officials said they foiled two students' plot to open fire at Tony Hillerman Middle School and then kill themselves.
APS spokeswoman Monica Armenta said school officials uncovered the plot because one of the students was showing suicidal tendencies. The student revealed the plan during a counseling session Thursday morning.
"They had intentions on shooting up the school and then committing suicide," Armenta said.
Armenta said Friday a police report shows they planned to begin shooting during third period on Dec. 12 and then kill themselves.
She said the two 12-year-olds were questioned about the alleged plot by investigators.
"There were some specifics that they both were able to disclose the same information in separate interviews, and, yes, it's absolutely disturbing," Armenta said.
Armenta says school officials concluded the threat could be credible. They plan to expel the 12-year-old boys and make sure they receive counseling and other treatment.
The two students involved are sixth-grade students at Tony Hillerman Middle School. Both have been suspended and further disciplinary action could follow, including expulsion.
The school has informed parents and students about the incident.
Armenta said investigators are not quite sure what might have sparked the alleged plot.
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