New York authorities arrested a 12-year-old student Monday after discovering a firearm in his backpack at Middle School 577 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at Conselyea Preparatory School on North Fifth Street. While police confirmed the weapon was recovered, they did not disclose whether it was loaded.
"The child faces charges for criminal possession of stolen property," a police spokesperson stated. No injuries were reported during the security breach.
This alarming case adds to growing concerns about school safety in New York, coming just months after similar incidents citywide. Education officials have yet to comment on potential security protocol changes following the discovery.
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