Sheriff: Student plot against Louisiana high school foiled

Sunday, August 7, 2011

COVINGTON, La. -- Authorities in suburban New Orleans said Friday they uncovered a plot by three teenagers for "an incredible and devastating" attack at their high school during the first day of classes, with plans for two specific targets, indiscriminate shooting and suicide.

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