A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly shooting a BB gun at another teen at the St. Charles Learning Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, Hamilton police swiftly arrived at the centre on East 5th St. just prior to 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The victim, a 14-year-old boy, sustained facial injuries from the BB gun and was promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Following the incident, the suspected 15-year-old perpetrator, a local resident, fled the scene before authorities arrived. However, he was apprehended later and faces serious charges, including assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and possession of a dangerous weapon. Due to his age, the suspect’s identity remains undisclosed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Authorities have not yet located the BB gun involved in the altercation.
In response to the incident, the St. Charles Learning Centre was put on lockdown, while neighboring elementary schools were placed on hold and secure as police carried out their investigation.
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