Washington High student, 14, found with gun to appear in court

Tribune Staff Report

Tools

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Feb 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM EST

Story Updated: Feb 13, 2008 at 5:38 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — A 14-year-old South Bend boy found to have a gun Tuesday at Washington High School remains in juvenile detention Wednesday.

A school security officer took the student to the school office for a dress code violation and during the course of the investigation, a .25-caliber handgun was found on the boy, said Capt. Phil Trent, a city police spokesman.

The gun was not loaded and no ammunition was present, police said.

The boy was taken to the Frederick Juvenile Justice Center, where he remains.

He is scheduled to appear in juvenile court Wednesday afternoon for a detention hearing.

Read Thursday’s South Bend Tribune for updates on this story.

Monday, Mar 10 at 4:22 PM mark wrote ...

Why doesn't anyone do anything about this....I think for starters, there should be more security in this school...I also believe that if there is any sign of gang related activities, it should be stopped before anything happens,

Friday, Feb 15 at 4:47 PM A Dedicated Parent... wrote ...

There is NO way that we are going to get all parents to be involved in their kid's lives, let alone care about them. There are too many low life people, from ALL walks of life, popping out unwanted babies. These people basicly let these children raise themselves. Then, monkey see monkey do. It is a sad situation! Open your eyes people!!!

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 9:41 PM marie wrote ...

how many times has this kind of thing been talked about onthe news,thenewspaper,im sure in schools.dont cut them any slack,they know BETTER!!!

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 9:27 PM WHS '07 Graduate wrote ...

Wow. What the heck is this community coming to? I just graduated from Washington and the whole time I was there we didn't have anything like this. Wow. Good thing they got the kid though!

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 4:53 PM Judy wrote ...

Well when you have parents who could care less about there children this is what happens..Its time to stop blaming everyone but ourselfs (parents), its time we take stand of our children and do something about it...I know my Mom and Dad would of never thought of doing this stuff and I am sure almost everyones elses parents were raised the same way...

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:40 PM Kristin wrote ...

yea bc a 14 yer old boy knows what a thug is..think about it!!!

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 3:18 PM South Bend wrote ...

Wow kids are getting guns way to easy .Why is everyone so distressed? It's not safe anywhere .

Wednesday, Feb 13 at 2:58 PM Hmmm wrote ...

Thugs will be thugs

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

WSBT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, or remove user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum. Items that may be considered inappropriate to post are those containing profanity, hatred, or insensitive, vulgar, unlawful or threatening comments.
Countdown to Digital TV:

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 12
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tonight On WSBTFull Schedule

7.00
Wheel of Fortune
7.30
Jeopardy!
8.00
Ghost Whisperer
9.00
Flashpoint
10.00
Numb3rs
11.00
WSBT News
11.35
Late Show with David Letterman

Question of The Day

How often do you check your smoke detectors?

E-mail your comments. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5.