Grand Chute police say the teenager who admits killing his grandparents had plans to shoot up his school. Seventeen-year-old Alexander M. Kraus was taken into custody inside the home where the bodies of 74-year-old Dennis and 73-year-old Lethan Kraus were found. The teen told investigators he had planned an attack at Neenah High School where he was a junior. He is in the Outagamie County Jail with an initial court appearance set for this afternoon.
The Neenah Joint School District issued the following statement on Monday morning:
“Grand Chute police informed the Neenah Joint School District that the student arrested on two counts of first-degree intentional homicide on Sunday also had a plan to cause harm at Neenah High School.
Police have indicated that there is no danger to students and staff at the high school and the school day on Monday will proceed as normal. Additional counselors are available to students and there is an extra police presence as an additional precaution.
We are appreciative of the work of our local law enforcement and this is another reminder for all of us to remain vigilant in keeping each other safe.”
Kraus is currently in the Outagamie County Jail and is facing charges for two counts of first-degree intentional homicide.
