Overview

• Police say a teacher called 911 just before 2 p.m. after seeing a student with a gun in class, prompting a lockdown at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School on Emerald Drive.
• Strathcona County RCMP responded with a heavy presence, seized what they believe to be an imitation firearm, and took a 14-year-old into custody.
• The teen faces three charges: assault with a weapon, using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• RCMP reported no physical injuries and noted an assault charge does not require an injury to have occurred.
• The school division apologized for a delay in notifying parents due to a communications failure and said crisis-support staff will be available at the school in the coming days.