Teen charged after crying wolf about a gun at Hamilton high school

Hamilton police have charged a teenager after they falsely led officers to believe one of their peers brought a gun to school.

On March 21, police were called to Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary High School for reports of a student who had pointed a gun at another student.

When police arrived, they believed the gunman might still be inside the school. As a result, the building was placed under a hold and secure.

Officers eventually arrested the student who was believed to have a gun, but shortly thereafter discovered there was no gun at all.

Instead, the investigation revealed that the student who sounded the alarm had actually attacked another student with a can of bear spray. In order to cover up their actions, they concocted a story about a gun.

Police placed the teen under arrest on March 26, and charged them with the following:

• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Administering noxious thing
• Public mischief

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact police at 905-546-3886.

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