BUDA — On Sept. 4, a student notified Hays CISD staff that they heard another peer speak about having a firearm on campus, leading to the detainment of a Hays High School by Hays County School Resource Officers (SROs).
Staff and SROs immediately began an investigation. During the course of the investigation, they discovered a 15-year-old male juvenile was in possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number. The juvenile has been transported to Hays County Juvenile Detention Center for the following offenses:
- Felony 2- Unl Carry Weapon Prohibit Places IAT WFZ
- Felony 3- Threat Exhbt/Use Firearm School/Bus w/Poss/Acc
- Misdemeanor A- Unl Carrying Weapon
- Misdemeanor A- Tamper w/Identification Numbers
This investigation is still ongoing; no further identifying information will be released about the juvenile’s identity.
Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito would like to thank the Hays High School students and staff who came forward to bring awareness to this serious matter, as well as the SROs for their swift action taken to keep the safety of the school.
If community members have information regarding this incident, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8477 from anywhere in the U.S. or submit information online to Tip Line: www.P3tips.com.
