A teenager has been arrested after police said the student brought a BB gun onto school grounds in Waterbury on Tuesday.
Officers responded to Gilmartin Elementary School on Spring Lake Road after getting a report about a weapon.
School staff reportedly told police that a 14-year-old was suspected of bringing a gun onto school grounds.
According to police, officers found a BB gun inside of the student's book bag, which was found in the student's locker.
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The student is facing charges including breach of peace, weapon on school grounds and brandishing a facsimile firearm.
