8-Year-Old Caught with Gun at Brooklyn School

The incident occurred a day after the child allegedly threatened a peer, sparking concern over youth access to firearms.

An 8-year-old boy was caught with an unloaded gun in his backpack at P.S. 158 in Brooklyn, a day after he allegedly threatened another student with it.
The incident was reported to the school officials by the mother of the student who was threatened, leading to the discovery of the weapon.
No arrests have been made, and it is unclear if charges will be filed. The school does not have metal detectors.
The Department of Education emphasized the importance of keeping guns out of the hands of young people and is working with NYPD and ACS to ensure the child receives necessary support.
Police are investigating the incident, including how the child obtained the gun.