Just a day after 18-year-old high school student turned mass shooter, Salvador Rolando Ramos opened fire on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where he managed to shoot and kill at least 21 innocent human beings — 19 children and 2 teachers in one fourth-grade classroom — local WFAA now reports that police in Richardson, Texas, have arrested a student after the individual was seen walking to a Richardson ISD high school with a rifle in hand.
The Richardson Police Department released a statement on Facebook today, confirming that they received a call just before 11:00 a.m. local time man walking toward Berkner High School while carrying what appeared to be a rifle.
The Richardson PD wrote:
Within minutes of the call being dispatched, numerous police officers from various units within the Richardson Police Department responded to Berkner High School and initiated a search and investigation into this incident. Nearby schools were notified of the police activity. Based on the information provided and in collaboration with Richardson ISD, officers were able to identify the male suspect as a juvenile student of Berkner High School. The suspect was located inside Berkner High School, but no weapons were found. Further investigation led to the discovery of a vehicle used by the suspect in the parking lot of 1551 East Spring Valley Road. Inside the vehicle, officers observed what appeared to be an AK-47 style pistol and a replica AR-15 style Orbeez rifle.
The juvenile suspect was arrested and charged with Unlawful Carrying Weapons in a Weapon-Free School Zone, T.P.C. 46.02, a State Jail Felony. No further information is being released on the suspect due to his age.
The Richardson Police Department would like to remind the public of the importance to report suspicious activity, as we recognize the vigilant awareness and actions of the person who initially called 911 to alert law enforcement. The Richardson Police Department continues to work in partnership with Richardson ISD, Plano ISD, and our faith-based organizations to ensure the safety of our community, especially at our schools and places of worship.”
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While this certainly seems like a crisis averted, to say that it’s troubling under the current circumstances would be an understatement.
You have to wonder when enough will finally be enough.
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