NEWINGTON, Conn. -- Investigators said they uncovered a high school student's alleged plan to attack classmates.

According to Newington police, a parent contacted Canton police to report the discovery of videos found on the Internet video Web site YouTube.com. Police said the videos depict teens firing several weapons and igniting explosive devices.

The parent told police that one of the students was planning an attack at Newington High School, which has a school resource officer, some time over the next few months.

Newington police said they identified the teens involved in the video on Tuesday and that they have since interviewed the teenagers. Police said one of the teens -- a 16-year-old -- planned to attack classmates at Newington High School while class was in session.

Police said the 16-year-old's plan involved guns and explosives, which prompted authorities to search his home. Newington police, along with state police officials, searched the teen's home and they said they confiscated several weapons, detailed notes and a list of more than 20 students.

Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Katy Zachry reported police would not specify connection between the students on the list and the 16-year-oldl.

Newington police said they met on Tuesday morning with several parents of students who were identified as potential targets in the alleged plot. The students were identified as potential targets in statements made by the 16-year-old, which was also indicated in documents police seized from the teen's home.

"I want to make sure that people know that it is absolutely safe to send your kids to the high school," Newington High School Principal William Collins said. "We are going to have an increase of police presence in the next couple days (as a precaution)."

Investigators identified the teen only as a Newington High School junior. He has since been committed to an area hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.

Charges against the teen are pending as police confer with prosecutors, and the investigation continues.

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