Gun Found in Student’s Backpack at Sint-Niklaas School: Two Teens to Face Juvenile Court
Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A gun was discovered in the backpack of a student at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Presentatie secondary school in Sint-Niklaas amid an ongoing investigation into threats between students. As a result, two 17-year-olds are set to appear in juvenile court as authorities probe the intent behind the incident and trace the origin of the firearm. It has been clarified that the weapon was not displayed on school grounds.
The East Flanders public prosecutor’s office confirmed the discovery of the firearm, which was found in a student’s possession during an inquiry related to an earlier altercation. According to reports, one student had previously claimed to have been threatened by another, who purportedly showed the gun during the confrontation.
Implications of the Incident at Sint-Niklaas School
The investigation has revealed that at least one other student may have been involved, though the exact nature of their participation remains under scrutiny. Authorities are continuing to collect evidence to fully understand the situation.
Both students implicated in the incident are scheduled to appear before the juvenile court on November 15. Prosecutors are focusing on determining the teenagers’ motivations and how they came into possession of the weapon. Officials have confirmed that the gun in question is not a semi-automatic firearm and was not brandished within the school premises.
The school administration expressed shock at the development and is cooperating closely with law enforcement to clarify the events that transpired. The school also emphasized that no explicit threats were made on school grounds and plans to discuss further actions in the coming days.
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