BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) — A Banning High School student is under arrest after police say they brought a weapon to campus and threatened another student Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
According to the Banning Police Department, officers responded just after 9 a.m. to reports of a student in possession of metal knuckles.<\/p>\n
When officers attempted to make contact, police say the student ran off campus by jumping a fence. A search of the area followed, and the student was later detained near San Gorgonio Avenue and Lincoln Street.<\/p>\n
The student was not injured during the incident. However, one officer was hurt and transported to a hospital for treatment. The extent of the officer\u2019s injuries has not been released.<\/p>\n
The juvenile was booked on several charges, including possession of a weapon on school grounds, making criminal threats, and resisting an officer.<\/p>\n
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Banning Police Department.<\/p>\n
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