Police arrest youth near Kitchener high school, gun located

A male youth in now in police custody after officers were called to a Kitchener high school for a weapons investigation.

A male youth in now in police custody after officers were called to a Kitchener high school for a weapons investigation.

St. Mary’s High School was initially placed in a hold and secure as a safety precaution while Waterloo regional police were in the area.

They said the youth was arrested off school property.

Police also recovered a gun.

They said no physical injuries were reported and there is no ongoing safety concerns.

More to come.