Mercer Student Brought Gun To School, Escapes After Struggle With Officer: PD

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A student brought a gun to his school in Trenton Wednesday, and struggled with an officer who tried to disarm him, police said.

On Wednesday, around 1 p.m., the Trenton Police Department received a report of an adult student in possession of a firearm, while attending school at 400 Chambers Street, Trenton Central High School.

The student was identified as 19-year-old Breion Crayton. School Officials immediately instituted a shelter-in-place to isolate and locate Crayton.

School Resource Officer, Detective Christopher Munn eventually found Crayton and a struggle ensued. Crayton was able to break free during a struggle for his book bag, which contained a handgun and managed to escape, police said.

Trenton Police Officers searched the immediate area and a possible address for Crayton and were unable to locate him as of 8 p.m. Wednesday night.

Arrest warrants for weapon offenses were issued for Crayton. The Trenton Police Department is actively attempting to locate Crayton.

Police said Crayton should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach or attempt to detain him. They should instead contact the Trenton Police Department at 800-989-4000 and/or 911.

Anyone has information on Crayton's whereabouts can contact Det. Lt. Nathan B. Bolognini or SRT Detective Sergeant David Ordille @ 609-433-7450.