Hays High School student detained with firearm on campus

During the morning hours on Sept. 4, a student notified Hays CISD staff that they heard another peer speak about having a firearm on campus. A Hays High School student was detained by Hays County School Resource Officers (SROs).

Staff and SROs immediately began an investigation. During the course of the investigation, they discovered a fifteen-yearold male juvenile was in possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number. The juvenile was 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 AUnl Carrying Weapon

• Misdemeanor ATamper w/Identification Numbers 

The investigation is still ongoing, and no further identifying information will be released about the juvenile’s identity.

Sheriff Anthony Hipolito thanked 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 school safe.

Anyone who has additional information regarding this or other incidents can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8477 from anywhere in the U.S. or submittiing information online to Tip Line: www.P3tips.com.