Former John Carroll student posts disturbing video

A former student of The John Carroll School in Bel Air posted a disturbing video of himself on the campus Jan. 4, causing school administration to alert local authorities.

In the video, Daniel George Hentschel, 28, of Los Angeles is seen making threatening gestures at the school and proclaiming he was almost a school shooter in 2013. It was filmed on school property without consent.

The Bel Air Police Department is investigating and is discussing criminal charges against Hentschel with the state’s attorney’s office. While there is no immediate threat to the community, according to the department, additional patrol checks are in place.

“As always, the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and campus is paramount,” John Carroll School administration said in a statement to parents. “Therefore, we will continue to maintain an increased security presence on campus. We will also continue to follow all guidance we receive from the police and other authorities, and keep you apprised of any updates we receive.”

Investigators believe Hentschel was in Maryland visiting relatives. Neither he nor his immediate family appear to have access to firearms, the department said.

The investigation is ongoing. 

“The Bel Air Police Department would like to thank The John Carroll School for alerting us to the post for investigative purposes,” the police statement said. “We want to remind all residents to report any suspicious activity or potential threats to proper authorities.”

Email Katie V. Jones at kjones@CatholicReview.org

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