Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:
Earlier today a SRO Deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office took a student into custody at T.C. Roberson High School. The student was in possession of a firearm and will be transferred into the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice with the NC Department of Public Safety.
There is no further active threat to the school at this time. The Criminal Investigation Division at the Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a full investigation into the incident in order to determine the full extent of any additional crimes.
“The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will investigate threats to the fullest extent possible and our investigations will continue until we are able to rule out every possible threat scenario. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our schools,” said Sheriff Quentin Miller.
”I am extremely pleased with how our SROs and school administrators handled today’s incident,” said Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin. “Our strong relationships with partner agencies such as the Sheriff’s Office are key in keeping our students, staff, and campuses safe.”
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and Buncombe County Schools cannot release any identifying information on the student or the juvenile petition because the student is under the age of 18.
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