Teen charged after allegedly threatening to bring weapons to Halifax high school
CBC
Halifax police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly threatening to bring weapons to Citadel High School.
A news release said the boy was arrested without incident at his home in Halifax around 3 a.m. AT on Wednesday and a number of weapons were seized from the home.
The teen is facing charges of possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats.
Halifax Regional Police Chief Don MacLean will hold a media conference about the case at 1:30 p.m. local time. CBC News will livestream the conference here.
The boy, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was scheduled to appear in youth justice court Thursday.
Halifax Regional Police said they would have a presence at Citadel High School on Thursday to support students and staff.
Investigators do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the school and do not believe anyone else is involved in the incident.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) said police contacted Citadel High School administrators on Wednesday with information about a potential threat directed at the school.
"As always, the safety of students and staff is HRCE's top priority," wrote Lindsey Bunin. "All potential threats are taken seriously."
Bunin said school counsellors are available to students who wish to connect at any time.
Citadel High School is located on Trollope Street in the heart of the city. In 2023, it had a student population of 1,530.
Police said the investigation is "ongoing and complex."
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