An incident involving a young individual and a stolen firearm in Elkhorn has garnered police attention, with authorities taking the child into custody on September 19. According to the WISN report, the Elkhorn police responded to a report of a stolen firearm from a locked bedroom, with suspicions that the child broke into the room and removed the gun.
The Elkhorn Police Department later confirmed that the child was held at a secure detention facility. Officers later located the firearm in question, though specifics around the recovery were not disclosed. The charges referred to juvenile authorities include armed burglary, theft of a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, and obstructing an officer, as detailed by FOX6 News.
School officials were reportedly made aware of the situation after it came to light that students had knowledge of the stolen gun and the child's apprehension. Allegations circulated among students on social media, suggesting that the intent was to bring the gun to school. Nevertheless, the Elkhorn police have found no credible information to support a threat to school safety. This detail emerged from the social media discussions observed by officials and was included in the TMJ4 coverage of the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Elkhorn Police Department as they further scrutinize the circumstances that led to a child possessing a lethal weapon.
