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Kendall County, IL: Loaded Gun Found at School, Teen Arrested Oct 27
Yorkville, IL – A 14 year old student was taken into police custody Tuesday afternoon after authorities discovered a loaded handgun inside a backpack at Yorkville High School Academy, prompting lockdo
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-27T23:47:42.098Z
Yorkville, IL – A 14 year old student was taken into police custody Tuesday afternoon after authorities discovered a loaded handgun inside a backpack at Yorkville High School Academy, prompting lockdowns at two schools in Kendall County.
According to the Yorkville Police Department , the incident began shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, when students alerted school staff that another student might be carrying a loaded firearm.
School personnel immediately separated the student from classmates, secured the student in a contained location and contacted police and school security.
As a precaution, both Yorkville High School and Yorkville High School Academy were placed on lockdown while authorities investigated.
A Yorkville police school resource officer and security personnel subsequently discovered a loaded handgun concealed inside the student's backpack.
The 14 year old was taken into custody, and officers secured the firearm.
Police transported the juvenile to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center, where the student was charged with nine offenses, including one count of unlawful possession of a weapon, six counts of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, one count of possession of a stolen firearm and one count of obstructing a peace officer.
Authorities said their investigation indicates the incident was isolated. Investigators have found no evidence suggesting other students were involved or that a specific threat had been directed toward students.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are possible.
Yorkville police credited students who reported their concerns, along with school staff who acted quickly to activate emergency safety procedures.
The Plano Police Department and Kendall County Sheriff 's Office also assisted in the response.
Police emphasized that the charges are allegations and that the juvenile is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.