GCVI Locked Down, Teen Arrested at Gunpoint for Water Guns

A Guelph high school was briefly placed in lockdown and a teenager arrested at gunpoint after a report of males with guns outside the school Thursday afternoon.

Approximately 2:25 p.m. police were called to a school near the downtown after witnesses observed at least two males in a car brandishing handguns. Officers were checking the area when it was reported the vehicle had returned and the school was placed in lockdown.

Officers located the car parked near the school with one occupant, who was arrested at gunpoint. A second male was located inside the school a short time later and the third was located at home. Investigation revealed they were in possession of water guns.

All three teens were cautioned for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. In lieu of charges they will complete an educational diversion program through the John Howard Society.

Residents are reminded not to brandish replica firearms in public, as such incidents are alarming to the public and police must respond as if the firearm is real until proven otherwise.