Crime & Safety
Student Flees After Trying To Bring Gun Into South Boston School
The Boston Police Department says a student took off after sparking a "safe mode" when a gun was found in his backpack during checks.
SOUTH BOSTON — Boston police are investigating after they say a student tried to enter Excel High School with a gun in his bag Friday morning.
School officials say they found a firearm in a student's backpack when he attempted to enter the school during morning bag checks just before 8 a.m.
The school then went into "safe mode," and lasted about ten minutes. The school then identified the student but said he left the building and bag behind before driving away from the campus.
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Shortly after he left, Boston police arrived at the school, but officers have yet to release his identity.
At this time, there is no threat to Excel High School, and students can go about their day normally, the school told Patch.
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The Boston Police Department says they will continue their investigation.
No additional information was immediately available.
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