Yesterday, a 14-year-old student fired a gunshot into the ceiling of a classroom at an Illinois high school, leading a teacher to tackle and detained them.
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According to the Washington Post, over 1,800 students evacuated the school to where they were picked up by parents at a local church.
Although no injuries were reported, the student was taken into custody where he was questioned by police.
Police report no information as to how the gun was brought to school and if anyone was a target.
They also say that he went to the front of the classroom and pulled out kerosene and painkillers from a backpack.
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A student named Sean Kennedy told WGLT Radio:
‘I heard the teacher say “Please, no!” So I looked up and he had pulled out a weapon and pistol, and said, “Now it’s time for you guys to listen to me.”‘
We hope that all the students are safe and are glad the teacher was able to stop the student from firing further.
Source: Washington Post
Photo credit: Associate Press
