BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 15-year-old male from Buffalo, accused of allegedly bringing a gun into Bennett High School last December was arraigned in court.
The teen was arraigned on one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
Investigator says Buffalo Police responded to Bennett Community School Campus on December 16 for a report of a gun inside the school. The school issued a shelter in place while police searched the school. Officers allegedly found a loaded, illegal handgun inside a backpack.
“While I am thankful that no one was injured during this incident, this teenager is accused of committing one of the most concerning and serious offenses - bringing a loaded handgun into school. Anyone who commits or threatens to commit a crime at any school in Erie County will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn in a released statement.
The teen is scheduled to return to court on February 23. He is currently released on $25,000 bail that was posted after his arraignment in youth court.