Crime & Safety
Student Brings BB Gun To Division Avenue HS: Principal
Students were briefly held in place on Tuesday while police investigated, Principal John Coscia told families.
LEVITTOWN, NY — Division Avenue High School went into lockdown for a short time on Tuesday after a student had come to the school with a weapon.
Principal John Coscia told parents "police were immediately called," along with the school's director of security. Ultimately, police determined the "weapon was a BB gun."
Coscia said "All students are safe" and classes once the hold in place in place was lifted.
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The principal added: "As always the safety and security of all our students and staff are of the utmost importance."
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