NEW YORK — A gun was recovered from an 8-year-old boy’s backpack at a Brooklyn public school on Thursday, authorities say.
The boy, a student at PS 158, The Warwick Community School, on Ashford Street, had allegedly been involved in some altercation with another boy a day earlier. It was unclear whether that occurred on or off school property.
Authorities later clarified that the gun was not loaded. No injuries were reported.
The boy was taken into New York City Police custody after the gun was found Thursday. No further details were immediately available about the gun or the boy’s parents.
The Department of Education condemned the discovery, saying “guns have absolutely no place in the hands of our young people.”
“It is extremely concerning that such a young child would have access to such a dangerous weapon, and we are grateful for the collaboration of our school communities to keep our young people safe every day,” the DOE statement continued. “All safety procedures were followed in response to this incident, and all students and staff are safe. We are working closely with the NYPD and ACS on follow-up actions and to ensure this young man receives the support he deserves.” needs”.
The school was informed of the incident on Thursday. Letters will be sent to families later that day.
2024-03-07 23:33:15
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