Trumbull Student Arrested For Internet Threat: PD

TRUMBULL, CT — A 13-year-old Trumbull student was arrested after he posted comments and a photo of himself on social media holding a handgun, according to police.

The posting occurred Feb. 17 in a group message with other students. A parent of one of the other students found the post on the child's phone, said Lt. Keith Golding, police spokesman.

The gun in the photo was a replica BB gun and the photo was intentionally cropped to leave out the red tip that would indicate it wasn't a real handgun.

Police later released more information on the Trumbull Police Facebook page. The juvenile had made threats against an unspecific school in addition to posting the picture, according to a post by the department.

The 13-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct and is due in court March 3.

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