Braintree, MA – A student at Braintree High School was detained Monday morning, November 17, 2025, after police responded to a report of a firearm on campus.
According to the Braintree Police Department, a School Resource Officer (SRO) was alerted by a witness who claimed to have seen another student with a handgun. The officer immediately notified school officials and initiated a shelter-in-place protocol while coordinating a safe plan to confront the student.
Police and school staff quickly located and detained the student without incident. Officials say the student was cooperative during the encounter. A search revealed the object to be a realistic-looking airsoft type pistol hidden in the student’s coat.
The student was arrested, and both police and school administrators confirmed that disciplinary action is pending. Authorities have not released the student’s name due to age and privacy concerns.
In a statement, Braintree Police Chief Timothy Cohoon emphasized that the event underscores the importance of strong communication between students, staff, and school resource officers. “This incident demonstrates the effectiveness of school safety protocols and the value of trust between students and law enforcement,” the department said.
No injuries were reported, and normal school operations resumed shortly after the situation was resolved.
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