Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Former student pleads guilty to threatening mass shooting at Illinois university

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A former McKendree University student has pleaded guilty to threatening a mass shooting at the Illinois campus, according to federal prosecutors. He also admitted to cyberstalking a victim through online harassment and threatening letters over seven years. Rustin A.

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FOX 2 St. Louis
Former student admits to threat of mass shooting at McKendree University (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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A former student has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with a threat to shoot, injure and kill students at McKendree University.
BNO News
Former student pleads guilty to threatening mass shooting at Illinois university (opens BNO News)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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A former McKendree University student has pleaded guilty to threatening a mass shooting at the Illinois campus, according to federal prosecutors. He also admitted to cyberstalking a victim through online harassment and threatening letters over seven years. Rustin A.