BRYAN, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired on Sept. 13.
A student was arrested at Bryan High School after being found with a weapon in his backpack, according to a statement to families that was shared with KCEN 6 News by Bryan ISD.
According to the statement, around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, the district became aware of a student in possession of a weapon and began to investigate the information that was provided to them. Bryan Police Department School Resource Officers and district administrators investigated and found the student with a gun while in a classroom. They were removed and arrested shortly after the discovery.
A press release from the Bryan PD about the arrest revealed that the student was taken to the Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center after being arrested. They have been booked for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place and Terroristic Threat.
The district emphasized that despite the discovery and arrest of the student, no threats were made against the school.
A full statement that was shared can be found below:
"BHS Families, I believe it is important to inform you of a situation on our campus, even if your child may not have been directly impacted. Earlier today we received information that a student was in possession of a weapon on campus. School administrators and school resource officers from Bryan Police Department responded immediately, and the situation was quickly addressed and investigated.
No threat was made against the school. However, we did discover through the investigation that the student had a weapon in his backpack while in the classroom. The student was immediately removed from the classroom and arrested.
As you know, Bryan ISD takes any report of this type of threat to our staff and students seriously and works closely with local law enforcement to investigate and take appropriate action.
We encourage our students and families to report any safety concerns immediately and to also use our B-Safe App. Bryan ISD student and staff safety will always be our top priority."
Bryan PD says an investigation into the matter is active and ongoing.
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