Just before 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, November 9, 2021, we received a Weapons complaint at Lasalle Secondary School. Information provided was that a youth was seen outside of the school with what was described as a firearm.

Administration at Lasalle Secondary School placed the school in lockdown in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. Students who were not in the school during the time of the lockdown were brought to a place of safety in order to allow Officers to investigate the incident.

Officers quickly arrived in the area and set up containment in order to determine the validity of the threat.

Information regarding a description of the youth was provided to the Officers on scene.

Emergency Response Unit Officers cleared the school while Patrol Officers and Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division patrolled the area. A youth matching the description was seen in the courtyard of the Cambrian College campus. Members of our ERU quickly moved from Lasalle Secondary School to Cambrian College where they placed two youth under investigative detention.

After speaking with the youths, Officers located a replica firearm on the property of Lasalle Secondary School. The replica firearm had been discarded by one of the youths prior to going to the Cambrian College campus.

The 17 year old young man who was originally in possession of the replica firearm has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. The second youth was released unconditionally.

We would like to remind community members that replica weapons are not a joke and can lead to very serious consequences including Criminal charges. We would like to thank the students and staff of Lasalle Secondary School for your cooperation and patience during this incident. The safety, security and wellness of our youth are of the utmost importance.

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