A student at Berkner High School was arrested today after police discovered a semi-automatic gun and replica AR-15 style pellet rifle in his vehicle thanks to a vigilant North Texan.
- A student at Berkner High School was arrested on Wednesday, May 25 after police discovered a semi-automatic gun and replica AR-15 style pellet rifle in his vehicle.
Within minutes, police officers converged on the high school and immediately began investigating the incident. The school went into lockdown, and nearby schools were notified as well. Further investigation revealed that the student had an AK-47 style pistol and the pellet rifle in his vehicle. The suspect, who is a juvenile, was arrested and charged with unlawfully carrying weapons in a weapons-free school zone, a state jail felony. Police gave the school the"all-clear" signal at about 11:45 a.m.
Principal Kristy Cage also praised the person who initially called 911."We appreciate the citizen who reported it - they saw something and said something, which is exactly what we want students, staff and community to do when they see something that concerns them."
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