Waukesha Teen Accused Of Bringing Guns To School Found Competent

WAUKESHA, WI—The 19-year-old Waukesha South student accused of bringing two pellet guns to Waukesha South High School, in an incident where he was later shot and injured during a confrontation with police in December 2019, was found competent to stand trial.

Tyrone Smith appeared in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Thursday.

Testimony was given by Dr. Jenna Goebel and Dr. Anthony Jurek, who examined Smith, according to online court records. Smith's next court date is March 24.

Smith was charged in 2019 with second-degree recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon; resisting an officer; disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon and possessing a dangerous weapon at school.

Police previously stated Smith had become angry at a fellow student, and brought two guns to school — both pellet guns. Police said the Waukesha South High School student approached a School Resource Officer, saying that Smith brought a gun to school and pointed it at another student's head.

At the time, the School Resource Officer and a Police detective were in the school office. They ran to the classroom where Smith was located. The classroom was quickly evacuated as the School Resource Officer and Detective began to negotiate with him.

Smith removed a gun from his waistband and pointed it at officers. A Waukesha Police officer shot Smith a total of three times: once in the upper right thigh and in the arm twice, police said.

Smith was charged with three counts of felony bail jumping on Aug. 21. He was also charged the same day with battery, disorderly conduct, and obstructing an officer, all misdemeanor charges.

He was charged in connection to a confrontation in August with another teen. The fight was regarding a teen girl who Smith knew.

Smith has twice been charged with felony bail jumping for violating the terms of his house arrest release.

During an Aug. 26 court hearing, Smith's attorney asked the judge in the case to order a competency exam.

Scott Anderson, Patch Staff, contributed to this report.