A 14-year-old male student was arrested Wednesday afternoon at Apalachee High School after being found in possession of a firearm on school grounds. The arrest took place at 2:02 p.m., according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.
School Resource Officers (SROs) and school administrators worked together to locate the student and secure the weapon without incident. The Sheriff’s Office reported that the student was cooperative and compliant with law enforcement officers upon being confronted. There have been no reports of the student threatening anyone with the firearm.
The student faces several charges, including:
- Possession of a weapon on school grounds (two counts)
- Theft by taking
- Minor in possession of a firearm
Due to his status as a minor, the Sheriff’s Office has not released the student’s name. He was transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) following his arrest.
This incident follows a tragic event that took place at Apalachee High School earlier in the year. On September 4, a 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, allegedly carried out a school shooting that resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers, with nine others injured.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has not provided further details on the ongoing investigation but said that updates will be released when available.
