Juvenile Arrested for Having a Gun at Highland Park High School

(Highland Park, IL) A juvenile has been arrested after an incident involving a gun at the Highland Park High School. The situation started late Tuesday morning when school officials were informed that a student was seen with a weapon. A lockdown went into place and a large police presence descended on the school. Five people were originally taken into custody, which police now say was for questioning. One was charged with possession of a firearm in a school and disorderly conduct. Officials say while the gun was recovered, there was no plot to engage in violence at the school.

Tim Vander Tuuk, WLIP News (4-6-23)