HARTFORD, Conn — Police have seized a fully loaded firearm from a student Friday.
In a tweet, Hartford Police wrote officers developed info about a student in possession of a gun at the New Visions School on Greenfield Street.
Police arrived at the school and found the student with the loaded .45 caliber firearm in his possession.
The 18-year-old student, identified as Jaden Gillett, was detained by Police and Hartford School Safety Officers in the school gym. Police say there were no direct threats to the students or the staff at any time.
Gillett is being held on a $500,000 bond.
The administrator of the New Visions Program Oscar Padua released a letter to parents explaining the incident:
Ensuring that our school is a safe place for students and staff is our highest priority. Making sure that our students are ready to learn without distraction is our mission. I want to inform you that today the Hartford Police Department arrived at New Visions to investigate a social media post made by one of our students. The student was questioned by HPD and following a search, a weapon was found in the student’s bag. The student was taken into custody by HPD. The student made no specific threats to any students or staff. There was no code called during this time and everyone was safe. All safety protocols were closely followed to ensure that every student feels safe and valued at school. We will continue to take all precautions and measures necessary to maintain the safety of every individual in our building. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please feel free to contact our school at (860) 695-8960 if you have any questions or concerns.
