“We got to let all our kids know if they see something they have to say something.” “It’s concerning when you find out there were firearms in a school even though they have not been used, thank God,” Banks said.
“It’s all about communication and speed,” Chell said.Ĭity Department of Education Chancellor David Banks found the discovery of the guns “concerning.” No charges were immediately filed.Ĭhell said his officers responded as soon as the alarm was sounded, crediting a plan hammered out between the NYPD and school officials earlier this year in which principals and precinct commanders are in constant communication. “We prevented a tragedy today possibly,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said at a press conference Friday.Ī teenage boy was found with one of the guns and was taken into custody.
