Volusia County middle school student reportedly brought loaded gun to campus: Deputies
DELTONA, Fla. - A Deltona middle school student was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school, deputies said.
The 15-year-old student who attends Galaxy Middle School was charged with bringing a gun on campus after he posted an Instagram story showing the gun off inside the school's bathroom.
Deputies said they were notified of the Instagram story Tuesday night that showed the student pointing the gun at the camera, removing the magazine, and showing that it contained at "least one round of ammunition."
When confronted by deputies, the teen admitted to recording the video in the restroom but said it was recorded in the past.
One Galaxy Middle School parent FOX 35 News spoke to expressed concerns about school security after learning of the teen's arrest.
"We need to be doing metal detectors in the school, maybe some resource officers. I mean, we need to come up with some plans to put in place, so this doesn't keep happening," Ryan Randolph said. "If we're not getting down to the root cause and helping parents that might have issues with children as well if we're not supporting those parents, we're not going to heal as a community."
Deputies believe the gun was stolen during a recent burglary in Deltona. The owner of that gun told deputies he discovered it missing from his vehicle’s glove box on May 5. He indicated he thought his vehicle was locked, but wasn’t sure, and there were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle.
FOX 35 reached to Volusia County Schools for comment, and we received the following statement:
"A video that recently circulated on social media showed a student allegedly in possession of a weapon. The district’s Safety and Security team, along with local authorities, acted immediately, locating the student without incident. The district has taken necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s safety. Galaxy Middle School is working closely with law enforcement to investigate this incident and to ensure the school remains a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff. Galaxy Middle School’s principal has shared information regarding the incident with her parents and encouraged them to talk to their students about continuing to notify an adult whenever they see suspicious activity."
According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, additional charges are pending in the active investigation.