A California man, Alexander Paffendorf, 20, has been detained for allegedly conspiring with 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow in the Wisconsin school shooting. Paffendorf reportedly messaged Rupnow about his plans to attack a government building with explosives and firearms. He is now under a restraining order, surrendering his weapons, while authorities investigate the connection between the two and the tragic school attack.
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