A 15-year-old West Hempstead Secondary School student was taken into police custody Monday after a loaded firearm was discovered inside his locker, according to Nassau County detectives.
News 12 reported that the discovery followed an alleged altercation last week between the juvenile and a Hempstead High School student. School officials searched the student’s locker and found the gun inside his bookbag.
The student was detained by school staff until police arrived. He is expected to face a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in Youth Court today.
The Nassau County Police Department is increasing its presence at the school as the investigation continues.The West Hempstead School District notified the community about the serious security incident that occurred Monday afternoon around dismissal time at West Hempstead Secondary School.
The district is cooperating fully with police and is handling the matter in accordance with district policy. Additional details have not been released due to privacy laws.
