San Antonio Police Chief Commends Mother for Quick Action After Teen Cousin of Uvalde School Shooter Arrested for Threatening to “Do the Same Thing

A 17-year-old cousin of the Uvalde, Texas school shooter has been arrested after allegedly threatening to “do the same thing” at a local school. The arrest warrant affidavit said the teen’s mother told police he had made concerning statements to his sister that indicated he was going to commit a mass shooting at an elementary school across the street from where they lived in San Antonio.

On Monday, the teen’s mother called the San Antonio Police Department, saying her son was threatening to commit a school shooting. The teen was arrested on charges of threatening to commit an act of violence to cause serious bodily injury and terroristic threat — public place fear of serious bodily injury.

The Uvalde school shooting occurred in 2022, when the shooter killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school. The arrest of the teen’s cousin comes as a reminder of the tragedy and the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said in a statement that the teen’s mother did the right thing by calling the police. “This is a perfect example of how citizens can help us prevent tragedies,” McManus said. “I commend the mother for her courage and quick action.”

The teen is currently being held in a juvenile detention center. It is unclear if he will be charged as an adult or a juvenile. The San Antonio Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.