Federal and state investigators are probing connections between the Oregon elementary school shooter and “nihilist violent extremist” groups following the horrific attack that left three kids and a teacher dead, according to a report.
Investigators profiled Griffin John, 16, as a highly online and socially disaffected teen, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported, citing four sources with knowledge of the investigation.
John’s links to “nihilist violent extremist” groups are now being probed – with the “764” group being investigated for any potential connection to the Silver Rail Elementary School massacre, the outlet reported.
Here’s the latest on the elementary school shooting in Oregon:
- Heartbroken parents of youngest Oregon school shooting victim reveal 5-year-old’s Halloween plans before he was killed
- Secrets of Oregon school shooter’s broken family — and violence that began before he was even born
- Hero who stopped Oregon school shooter called mother to say ‘I shot and killed him, mom’
- Hero dad who killed Oregon shooter stalked gunman, army crawled through school window: mom
The FBI describes the group as a decentralized online network that aims to “sow chaos and facilitate the destruction of society,” as well as “glorify violence, mass killers, and self-harm.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.