Hillsborough County, FL – A ninth-grade student at Strawberry Crest High School was arrested Monday after allegedly bringing a firearm onto campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
During a search of the student’s backpack, school administrators discovered a semi-automatic pistol. Deputies confirmed the firearm was not loaded and that no ammunition was found on school grounds.
According to Sheriff Chad Chronister, the incident occurred on October 27, 2025, and was quickly handled by school officials and #teamHCSO deputies. The sheriff emphasized that the situation posed no immediate threat to students or staff but called the act “reckless” and “unacceptable.”
“There is absolutely no excuse for bringing a firearm onto a school campus,” Chronister said in a statement. “This kind of reckless behavior will never be tolerated. Every student and staff member deserves to feel safe at school, and we will continue to hold anyone fully accountable who jeopardizes that safety.”
No injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
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