Teen Chased Forest Park Classmates Out Of Bathroom With Stun Gun: Cops

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A teenager pulled out a stun gun and chased fellow students at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge on Friday, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

No injuries were reported in the incident, police said.

Authorities identified the suspect as a 17-year-old boy. The police department did not publicly release his name due to a Virginia law that protects the identities of minors.

The boy is charged with one count of possession of weapon on school grounds. He was not taken into custody, but his court date is pending.

Authorities learned of the incident around 12:30 p.m. on Friday. School security personnel told the school resource officer that a student had a weapon at the school.

Through an investigation, the police officer learned that the 17-year-old was in a bathroom with other students when they splashed him with water. The boy responded by retrieving the stun gun and chasing them out of the bathroom, according to the police report.

The students told faculty members what happened, and they located the 17-year-old in the school and found that he still had the stun gun, authorities said.

The case will be handled by juvenile court services.

Any students, staff, or family members worried about safety on a Prince William County school campus can submit a tip by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW or by visiting the SaySomething reporting website.