Fishers, IN – An anonymous tip sent through the HSE Report It! App early Monday prompted Fishers Police Department officers to search a student’s vehicle at Fishers High School, where a firearm was discovered, authorities said.
According to the Fishers Police Department, the tip was received on Monday morning, December 1, 2025, warning that a student may have had a gun inside a vehicle parked on school property. School Resource Officers and administrators located the juvenile’s car and found the weapon inside. Police said they do not believe the teen intended to use the gun to cause harm at the school.
According to police, the 17-year-old is now being charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Property, a felony-level offense in Indiana. Officers emphasized that the charge is an allegation and that the juvenile is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Authorities credited the swift action of both the anonymous tipster and Hamilton Southeastern Schools staff for helping prevent a potentially dangerous situation. “Our ability to work side by side allows us to keep our kids and our community safe,” the department said.
The case has been forwarded to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Residents who use local school safety apps—such as HSE’s Report It! system—are encouraged to report concerns immediately. Police said anonymous tips remain an important tool in preventing emergencies on school grounds.
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