UPDATE: Temporary Lockdown at a West End Secondary School
A male youth is facing several charges in connection with a firearm investigation at a secondary school in Belleville.
On March 26th, Belleville Police responded to a report of an individual inside a west end secondary school with a firearm. Officers attended and located the male nearby in possession of a replica firearm and several knives and took him into custody without incident.
Upon further investigation, it was reported that a male had shown others that he was in possession of a firearm, later determined to be a replica, and made threats while concealing it under his sweater, including instructing others not to drive away.
As a result of police investigation, a 15-year-old Belleville male, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm X2
• Assault with a weapon X2
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
• Forcible confinement
He was held for a bail hearing.
ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON MARCH 26
Temporary Lockdown at a West End Secondary School
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm X2
- Assault with a weapon X2
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
- Forcible confinement