Former John Carroll student posts disturbing video

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

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

The Bel Air Police Department is investigating and discussing the criminal charges against Hentschel with the State 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 any guidance we receive from the police and other authorities, and will keep you informed 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 John Carroll School for alerting us to this post for investigative purposes,” the police statement said. “We would like to remind all residents to report any suspicious activity or potential threats to the appropriate authorities.”

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