TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Tampa have arrested a teen at Blake High School who the department said was carrying two loaded guns on school grounds.
It happened just after noon on Thursday, according to a statement from the Tampa Police Department. Authorities said school staff found the weapons while searching for students who were vaping in the restroom.
There were no threats to anyone or the school itself, the agency said. No injuries were reported.
"The discovery of loaded firearms in the possession of a teen on a school campus is deeply troubling and alarming," Chief Lee Bercaw said. "Our School Resource Officers work tirelessly to maintain a safe learning environment, and they play a vital role in identifying and addressing potential threats before they can escalate. While we are thankful that no one was injured, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of gun safety and that we must all continue working together to prevent such occurrences."
Police charged the teenage boy with two counts of possession of a weapon on school grounds, according to a news release. Additional charges are pending as an investigation is ongoing.
