A school shooting plot was foiled in Will County, Illinois, when a relative tackled a juvenile boy who had planned to carry out the attack at an elementary school. The freshman student from Plainfield High School had access to a gun and ammunition, prompting police to take immediate action. Authorities have confirmed that the boy is now in custody in connection with the threat made against the Joliet Grand Prairie Elementary School. This incident highlights the critical role of family members in preventing potential tragedies, as the alert relative intervened just in time to stop the alleged assault.