FBI tip leads NYPD to 16-year-old arrested with loaded gun inside school – Fox News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 16-year-old student at Benjamin Cardozo High School in New York City was arrested Thursday after posting online threats about carrying out a school shooting, officials said. The Queens student was then found on campus with a loaded semiautomatic handgun, and the NYPD swept in, stopping a potential tragedy. The FBI confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that it had passed information on to the NYPD about the teenager’s plans and took swift action. NYPD HUNTS FOR MAN ACCUSED OF BEATING OFF-DUTY COP AND STEALING HIS GUN, ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED Benjamin Cardozo High School (Google Maps) “Earlier today, the FBI informed the NYPD of a threat to life involving the Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens,” the statement said. “The NYPD deployed to the high school to address this potential threat, which led to a successful outcome. This swift response demonstrates the importance of close partnerships and the critical need for information-sharing to ensure our city and students are protected against unnecessary acts of violence.” According to reports, Instagram moderators had alerted the FBI after the teen allegedly posted a photo online of a mannequin sketch with the caption, “TS
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