Dover, FL — A 15-year-old student was arrested after allegedly bringing a firearm onto the campus of Strawberry Crest High School in Hillsborough County, prompting a rapid response from deputies and raising safety concerns for students and staff.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Sunday, March 9, when deputies responded to the 13300 block of East U.S. 92 in Dover after receiving reports that a student allegedly had a firearm on school grounds.
Authorities say the student, identified as Eddy Martinez Pedro, allegedly fled the campus before deputies arrived. Investigators said deputies quickly located the teen nearby and took him into custody without further incident.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were able to recover the firearm a short distance from where Martinez Pedro was detained. Officials allege the weapon had been discarded while the student was fleeing the area.
Martinez Pedro, 15, is now facing multiple charges, including allegedly possessing a firearm on school property, being a minor in possession of a firearm, allegedly carrying a concealed firearm, and allegedly disrupting a school campus or function.
Authorities said no shots were fired and no injuries were reported during the incident.
Officials have not said how the firearm was brought onto campus or whether any additional individuals may have been involved. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to gather information surrounding the alleged incident.
School officials have not released additional details but emphasized that student safety remains a top priority while law enforcement continues its investigation.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information related to the case to contact authorities.
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