A quick team-up between the FBI and NYPD stopped a scary school shooting threat in New York City, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old student at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens. This happened on Thursday, and authorities found the teen with a loaded firearm, ensuring no one got hurt.
It all started when the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center got an anonymous tip about a possible attack. They acted fast, alerting the NYPD right away. Officers and agents rushed to the school and grabbed the student without any trouble. The loaded gun in the teen’s possession confirmed the danger was real.
The FBI’s New York office shared the details on X (formerly Twitter), praising the smooth operation. “Earlier today, the FBI informed @NYPDnews of a threat to life involving Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens,” they posted. “The NYPD deployed to the high school to address this potential threat, which led to a successful outcome. This swift response shows the importance of close partnerships and sharing info to keep our city and students safe from violence.”
FBI Director Kash Patel jumped in on X too, highlighting the teamwork. “Earlier today, the FBI National Threat Operations Center received a tip regarding a potential school shooting at Benjamin Cardozo High School in New York City,” he wrote. “Based on a quick response by the NYPD and FBI personnel, a student was arrested with a loaded firearm. The FBI will continue to work tirelessly to protect our children. Huge thanks to the NYPD and @NewYorkFBI for teaming up yet again to protect our country.”
This close call really shows how vital it is for agencies like the FBI and NYPD to collaborate on school safety and preventing gun violence in schools. New York Mayor Eric Adams was relieved and grateful, posting on X: “Today, we breathe a sigh of relief because our public safety system worked and countless lives were saved. The NYPD has arrested a 16-year-old student at Cardozo High School who brought a gun to school and posted online threats to commit a shooting there.”
Thankfully, everyone’s quick actions kept the Benjamin Cardozo High School community safe, reminding us how anonymous tips and strong law enforcement partnerships can make a huge difference in stopping school shooting threats.
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