A Statement from the Syracuse City School District released the afternoon of May 24th
This morning at Edward Smith School a gun was recovered from the possession of 13 year-old, 8th grade student. The weapon was found after a parent alerted the school sentry to the possibility that the student was in possession of it. As the student in question arrived at school they were searched and the weapon was discovered. The student has been charged by the Syracuse Police Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Criminal possession of a Weapon on school grounds, Criminal Possession of a firearm.
“I would like to first recognize the student who brought this to the attention of their parent. That is not easy to do but it is extremely important part of why no one was hurt as a result of this incident. I would also like to thank our staff and the Syracuse Police for their quick and thorough response,” said Superintendent Alicea. “It is deeply concerning that a student this age not only has access to a weapon but feels that is ok to carry it with them to school.”
The school district will continue to perform bag searches and use metal detectors daily at the five high schools and perform random searches at the middle schools. Student support professionals are available for staff and students at Edward Smith as well.
