BOISE, Idaho — A Boise High student is facing time in juvenile detention after police say she brought an unloaded gun to school on Monday, September 30. The student is now facing time in juvenile detention for resisting, obstructing, and possession of a firearm.
The Boise Police Department tells us the student denied having intentions of hurting anyone.
Police say a Boise Police student resource officer was contacted about a possible firearm on campus around 1:15 p.m. Police worked with school administrators and an SRO to locate the student.
Boise Police said officers tried to talk to the female student in an attempt to search her backpack, however, she was reluctant, tightly holding on to her backpack, refusing to give her belongings to officers.
Officers ultimately were able to search the backpack and say they found an unloaded handgun inside.
I asked North End parents how they feel about what happened.
“I don’t want my job to be being a protector I would rather just be a teacher that’s really unfair for the teachers and administrators to have to take that on,” says Georgia Keshian.
Georgia Keshian tells me she once aspired to be a teacher.
She went to Boise High and remembers a bomb threat on campus when she was a student.
Those threats pushing her away from a career in the classroom.
She says, “I don't think they should take away guns, but I think that maybe there should be regulations on them and people should educate their kids on gun safety.”
The student was later booked into juvenile detention, and charged with resisting, obstructing, and possession of a firearm on school property.
Jordan Huff is a parent who recently moved to the area, he says, “you don't know the situation, but I'd say that's irresponsible of the parent. You should always know what your kids are doing I always know what my kids are doing, I always know where they are and what they're doing, so minors shouldn't have access to guns that way.”
BPD says the school did not lockdown due to locating the student quickly and School Resource Officers work very closely with School Admin to respond to threats and concerns on campus.
The Boise High School principal sent a letter to parents informing them of the incident:
Dear Boise High School Parent/Guardian and Staff:
I want to inform you about an incident that occurred today at Boise High School. After an investigation by school resource officers, we learned that a student brought an unloaded gun, without ammunition, to school today. The student is in police custody and will face both legal and school consequences, in accordance with the Boise School District’s Board Policy [simbli.eboardsolutions.com] on weapons.
Please know that all students and staff are safe, and there is no ongoing threat to our school community.
While this situation is unsettling, this is a strong example of the “See Something, Say Something” principle, as we were notified of the gun's presence on campus and were able to take immediate action.
We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to speak to your student about reporting any unsafe situations at school and in our community to an adult or by calling 208-343-COPS.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Deb Watts
Principal
Boise High School
The Boise School District says their first priority each and every day is the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
