Student arrested after bringing gun to Timber Creek High School on Thursday
A student at Timber Creek High School was arrested Thursday after he brought a gun and ammunition to campus, according to police and an email the school sent to parents.
Fort Worth police said the student was a 17-year-old and that the gun confiscated was loaded.
School officials and police said that staff received a tip from a student about 11:30 a.m. that another student had brought the weapon and ammunition to campus. Timber Creek High School contacted Fort Worth police, who confiscated the gun and ammunition and arrested the student.
The school, which is a part of the Keller school district but is located in Fort Worth at 12350 Timberland Blvd., did not release any other details.
Fort Worth police said a school resource officer was the first to investigate the tip and discover the gun. The student was arrested on suspicion of having a weapon in a prohibited place, which is a third-degree felony charge.
“This incident is a reminder of the importance of ‘See Something, Say Something,’” police said in a news release. “The student’s quick and proactive actions, and the officer’s quick response prevented a potential tragedy.”
This story was originally published September 22, 2022 at 2:24 PM.