Teen Arrested After Alleged Gun Threats Made Against Officer

A 16-year-old has been arrested after a gun and ammunition were found in a student’s locker at a Worcester, MA, school.

On Friday, April 17, around noon, Worcester police got a call from Burncoat High School stating that a firearm and ammunition were reportedly found in a student’s locker.

The locker search was prompted when a teacher was concerned about a conversation overheard between students about a gun, as well as threats made against police, according to a police statement.

The teacher told police that the students were talking about the student’s intent to use the gun to shoot a police officer. A student from the school was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition with an FID card.

“A student who brings a loaded handgun to school and makes threats is clearly a reality check and a wakeup call for those who oppose enhanced communications links between police and schools,” Chief Gary Gemme said in the release. “Sadly, this incident is a reminder of the threats that the police and school must prepare for.”

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