A 17-year-old student is facing pending charges after school safety staff and NYPD officers recovered a loaded handgun linked to a Bronx charter school incident on Tuesday, authorities said.
According to police, the teen walked through the school's metal detectors, then left the building and was stopped nearby. Officers say they found a loaded Smith & Wesson in his jacket pocket and took him into custody as the investigation got underway.
What Police Say
The NYPD told investigators the student had exited the building after passing through the school's scanners and was caught close by, where officers recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson from his jacket pocket, according to PIX11. The outlet reported the arrest took place at Bronx Prep Charter School and noted that the case remains under review by police. A New York City public schools spokesperson declined to comment, PIX11 added.
At Bronx Prep
Bronx Prep is part of the Democracy Prep network and lists its campus at 3872 Third Avenue in the Bronx, serving middle- and high-school grades, per Democracy Prep. The site describes the campus as a college-preparatory school offering after-school supports and academic programming for students in grades 6–12.
Charges And Next Steps
Police said the 17-year-old faces pending charges and that detectives are continuing their investigation, according to PIX11. Any formal charges or court actions will be handled by prosecutors as the NYPD completes processing of the case.
