University of Maryland Dept. of Public Safety
Alexander Song, 19, of Fulton, Md., was not armed when he was arrested, police said. He faces a misdemeanor charge of disturbing school activities.
By msnbc.com staff and news services
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A University of Maryland student has been arrested and charged with posting an Internet threat claiming he planned to go on a shooting rampage on campus hoping to kill as many people as possible.
Campus police said in a statement that 19-year-old Alexander Song, of Fulton, Md., had been identified as the person who posted plans on a website for a rampage that would "kill enough people to make it to national news." The message also warned people to "stay away from the mall." Police did not elaborate.
Capt. Marc Limansky told the Baltimore Sun?that police were informed of the alleged threats after a former student noticed them on reddit.com. Two people also?contacted the?university after chatting with Song on omegle.com, Limansky added.
Song was taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation after his arrest Sunday.
Song, who was not armed when he was arrested, faces a misdemeanor charge of disturbing school activities.
Campus ban
A police spokesman?told The Associated Press?it was unclear if Song had an attorney.
The university website describes Song as a member of a campus research program for select honors students who explore how science and technology relates with society. The Gemstone Program lists Song as scheduled to graduate in 2014.
Police said the university administration moved to immediately suspend Song and ban him from campus pending a review.
The Associated Press and msnbc.com staff contributed to this report.
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