Teenager faces firearm charges for carrying a rifle near Northern High School
A juvenile faces firearm possession charges Wednesday afternoon.
Posted — UpdatedDeputies responded to a call to assist the Durham Police Department around 1:30 pm due to reports of a juvenile armed with a rifle seen in a neighborhood near Northern High School.
As a result, the school was placed in secure status.
During the neighborhood search, a deputy observed a 16-year-old juvenile male walking on the 4900 block of Paces Ferry Drive in a ski mask.
According to reports, he was in possession of a rifle that was hidden in his pants and was detained.
The Sheriff’s office has charged the juvenile with possessing a firearm, going armed to terrorize people, and carrying a concealed firearm.
His name will not be released due to his age.
This is the third encounter DCSO has had with the same individual this year; in the previous two incidents, he also possessed firearms.
This investigation is still active.
If you have information, contact Cpl. A. Boudreault at 919-560-0897 or Durham Crimestoppers at 919-683-1200.
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