A male student has been arrested after allegedly entering his school in Lowell with a firearm.
On April 3, 2023, shortly before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the Career Academy, on Smith St., for a report of a student having brought a gun into the school. Upon arrival, officers spoke with school staff members and were advised that the firearm was located in the student’s jacket; which he had allegedly entered the school with, then left in the Main Office.
The student was placed under arrest without incident. He is being charged with Carrying a Firearm Without a License and Carrying a Firearm in a School.
As a precaution, NEMLEC police K-9s, trained in the detection of firearms, were brought in to sweep the school with negative results.
“The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance to the Lowell Police Department,” said Interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner. “We will continue to work with the Lowell Public Schools to insure the safety of the school community.”
Students and parents can expect to see an increased police presence and added security measures in the coming days at the school.