Fort Dorchester student detained after claiming to have a weapon: NCPD

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A student at Fort Dorchester High School was detained Friday morning by a school resource officer after claiming he had a weapon, the North Charleston Police Department reported.

According to police, a staff member at the high school informed the school resource officer about the student who allegedly told another student he had a weapon. The SRO then went to the cafeteria to address the situation.

Once there, the officer found the student who matched the description given by the staff member. When the officer asked the student to remove his hands from his hoodie pocket, the student claimed he had a weapon, police said.

The resource officer then drew his firearm and told the student to lie on the ground. After doing so, the student was detained and no one was harmed.

A search of the student found no weapon, according to Dorchester School District Two.

“The district is fully cooperating with the North Charleston Police Department,” an email to parents reads. “All district safety policies and procedures were followed and will continue to be upheld throughout this process. The district has additional security and personnel to support students and staff throughout the day.”

At this time, no charges were filed against the student. The investigation remains active, police said.