Florida student arrested after weapon found in backpack at school: HCSO

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A high school student in Florida was arrested after being accused of bringing a weapon to school on Monday.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says that around 11:45 a.m., a school resource officer was notified by a school administrator that a 17-year-old student had a weapon on campus. When deputies searched the student’s backpack, they found a kitchen knife with a black handle and a four-inch blade. Deputies also discovered a pocket knife. In addition, deputies found a book in the student’s backpack related to the Columbine High School massacre perpetrators’ diaries.

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During the investigation, deputies learned the 17-year-old brought the knife to school due to an ongoing dispute with other students. Deputies say no threats were reported and no injuries were associated with the incident.

The 17-year-old is now facing a charge of possession of a weapon on school property.

“This situation could have escalated quickly, but thanks to the vigilance of those who reported it and the swift response of our deputies, we were able to intervene before anyone was harmed,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.

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The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing.