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14-year-old Waterbury student arrested after allegedly bringing BB gun to school

By Bailey Wright,

8 hours ago

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A 14-year-old Waterbury student was charged Tuesday after allegedly bringing a BB gun to school, according to police.

Police said they responded to Gilmartin Elementary School for a weapons complaint after school staff said a student was suspected of bringing a firearm onto school grounds.

The student was found with a BB gun inside their backpack, which was found in their locker, according to police.

They were taken into custody and charged with second-degree breach of peace, weapon on school grounds, and brandishing a facsimile firearm.

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Justice Demo

4h ago

50 cal with and auto loading. They are lucky he didn't kill 100s of students.

John Houston

5h ago

School "stuff" suspected a student?Nobody proofreading before posting!

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