Playground Gun Threat Arrest
Florida Deputies Arrest 11-Year-Old Boy After Playground Gun Threat
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An 11-year-old boy in Alachua County, Florida, has been arrested after threatening other children with a semi-automatic handgun at a playground, according to KOLO TV. The Alachua Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an armed disturbance near Eastside High School after an adult called 911. Two children witnessed the boy grab the gun during an argument and threaten to shoot them.
Child Spotted Gun Through Window Before 911 Call
The incident unfolded when an argument broke out in a neighborhood near the school. Two children inside a nearby house saw the 11-year-old grab a semi-automatic handgun through their window, according to KOLO TV. He then threatened to shoot them. An adult in the home immediately called 911 to report the armed disturbance.
Suspect Fled Before Deputies Arrived at Scene
By the time Alachua Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the playground area, the boy had already left. Deputies found him later at his home, where they took him into custody without incident, KOLO TV reported. The quick response prevented any further confrontation with the other children.
Charged With Aggravated Assault Using Deadly Weapon
The 11-year-old now faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intention to kill, according to KOLO TV. This charge reflects the serious nature of threatening armed violence against children. The case raises questions about how a child obtained access to a semi-automatic handgun and what led to the argument that triggered the incident.
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