Overview
- A witness reported seeing a handgun to the school resource officer Monday at Braintree High School, prompting a shelter-in-place.
- Officers and school staff identified the student, detained the student without incident, and recovered a realistic-looking airsoft-type pistol from the student's coat.
- The student was arrested, the student's name was not released, and school disciplinary action remains pending.
- Police say the student will be arraigned in juvenile court in Quincy on charges including carrying a dangerous weapon on school property, minor in possession of an airsoft/BB gun, resisting arrest, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
- Officials highlighted cooperation among students, staff, and the school resource officer as key to the safe resolution.