Incident Details
School officials received a report just before 9 a.m. about a student from the WILL high school alternative program possibly carrying a weapon. A school resource officer and Delaware Police Department personnel promptly searched the student and recovered the gun.
The district confirmed the student—a boy—was taken into custody immediately. He has been charged with illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone, a felony offense, and is now held by Delaware County Juvenile Court.
School District Response
Delaware City Schools issued a statement praising the “See something, say something” approach that led to the quick report. Officials emphasized student safety as their top priority and noted full cooperation with police in the ongoing investigation.
No lockdown was needed, and the school day continued normally. Parents received a letter urging conversations with children about reporting concerns via trusted adults, Delaware PD, or the Safe Schools tip line at 740-723-3764.
Broader Context
This event echoes rising concerns over weapons in Ohio schools, coming a day after a similar gun discovery at Dominion Middle School in Columbus. Authorities continue probing how the firearm entered the premises, with no threats made toward others.
