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A 15-year-old student from Bostrom High School in Phoenix, Arizona, was arrested on May 19, 2023, after he brought an AR-15 rifle along with ammunition to the school premises. The Phoenix Police were called to the school Friday afternoon just before 1 o’clock and were told about the possible presence of a gun on campus.
Police said that they found ammunition in the student’s backpack and lunchbox. The police praised the ones who quickly reported the gun to the campus officials. Investigators said they were working closely on the case with the Phoenix Union High School District.
The student is now facing multiple felony charges for bringing the semi-automatic rifle to school. However, the name of the student is not disclosed by the police since he is still a juvenile. The AR-15 rifle was behind several deadly mass shootings in the United States of America since 2006.
The incident was also covered by 12 News on May 20, and the news clip was shared on YouTube. One user wrote that all students must go through metal detection to enter schools.
Internet users were shocked to see a student bringing a rifle to Bostrom High School
Many commented on the issue of teen and gun violence that is quite rampant these days in the US. Some wondered how the student made it inside the school with such a huge weapon with him.
Several people pointed out that the student could not have bought the gun himself since he was a minor, so someone must have given him the gun. They stated that the person who handed him the gun should be found out and charged. The parents of the Bostrom High School student were also held responsible for the kid's actions.
The student is booked at a juvenile detention
Bostrom High School went into lockdown when school officials were notified about the possible presence of a gun inside the campus. Officials then looked into the allegation and discovered that the report was accurate. They then informed local authorities to confiscate the weapon.
The Phoenix Union School District released a statement and said:
"As always, the safety and well-being of our staff, students, and visitors remains our top priority, and we will work with law enforcement as they continue to investigate."
Bostrom High School officials sent a letter to parents on Sunday, reassuring them that out of an abundance of caution, they would employ additional safety measures on Monday. It was also mentioned that they would not allow any backpacks this week on campus. A meeting with the parents was also scheduled to be held in the school cafeteria on Monday night.
The student was sent to juvenile detention on charges, including carrying a weapon on school grounds, interfering with an educational institution, minor in possession of a firearm, and a few other charges related to possession of a weapon.
The crime gun intelligence unit of Phoenix Police is investigating the case alongside the district officials and the school while the student remains in custody.
