INDIANAPOLIS — A weapon was found Thursday morning at North Central High School.
School officials said a Glock 9 handgun was recovered during student arrival before classes starting.
According to a press release, the student said they were carrying the weapon for protection in the neighborhood where they live.
According to court documents, the gun was found on the student when school officials and officers conducted a search of five students who were found allegedly smoking in a boys restroom within the school.
The student was arrested and charges were referred to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
On August 15, charges of carrying a handgun on school property, possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm on school property and dangerous possession of a firearm were filed against the 17-year-old.
WRTV will not name the juvenile despite charges being filed.
The following release was sent to parents following the incident:
The discovery was reported by NCHS Administration to the WTS Police Department. Our officers acted swiftly and immediately to enact safety protocols, and the situation was handled prior to classes starting.
As a reminder, it is the shared responsibility of students, staff and families to ensure that our school continues to be a safe place to grow and learn. WTS fosters a See Something, Say Something culture, as we know our students hear about potential dangerous disruptions and incidents prior to administration in many cases; thus we ask you to continue to encourage your student to report potential unsafe situations they may hear about or see happening to any NCHS staff member or through out MSDWT Anonymous Tip Line. Resources and additional support information are available on the MSDWT Safety & Security Page. Additionally, we continue our ongoing safety protocols that include: random screenings and searches, daily campus security checks and emergency drills.
At Sidener Academy in IPS, a student brought an unload gun clip school.
In a statement to WRTV, IPS said the following.
Indianapolis Public Schools is aware that a student brought an unloaded gun clip to school on Thursday, August 10. The student did not have a gun in his possession.
Parents at the school were notified about this incident, which is being handled under the district’s Student Code of Conduct policy.
These incidents follow a Clark-Pleasant Schools elementary student bringing a gun on the school bus earlier this week.
