An attempted kidnapping incident occurred at Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School in Buffalo, where Shane Cronin, a 30-year-old from Illinois, tried to abduct a student. After being confronted by a school employee, he physically assaulted her and escaped. Cronin was later arrested and pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping. His attorney indicated that he may have been experiencing a significant mental health crisis. The incident prompted questions about school security and led to calls for an independent investigation into the security protocols in place.
Cronin was attempting to lure and abduct one of the children when confronted, punched the employee, and fled the scene before being apprehended.
Cronin's attorney suggested he may have encountered a mental health crisis, highlighting the importance of understanding such incidents in a broader context.
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