Teen Yelled Slurs, Shot Paintball Gun At Natick High: Police

NATICK, MA — The man accused of shouting racist and profane slurs while driving by Natick High School and shooting a paintball gun toward the school on Wednesday pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday. The man was identified as 18-year-old Jacob Rodrigues of Fall River. According to WCVB, police received a Snapchat video Rodrigues may have sent after the incident showing him making finger guns toward the camera and showing a paintball gun.

Rodrigues pleaded not guilty to all charges which included assault with a dangerous weapon and civil rights violation. He was released on his own recognizance because of his age and lack of criminal record but he will have to wear a GPS monitor to ensure he stays away from the school.

No one was harmed in Wednesday's incident and the school was deemed safe for after-school activities. Both the school and police department said they have no tolerance for bigotry or racism.

"We have no tolerance for racism or bigotry of any kind. We will address this incident and restate our core values tomorrow and every day at Natick High School," read a statement by the school district.

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