Students Arrested After Handguns Recovered in NYC Schools

Authorities recovered firearms from two city schools that lack metal detectors on the same day.

Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Secondary Education

Students Arrested After Handguns Recovered in NYC Schools

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Police took two students into custody after recovering handguns at Eximius College Prep Academy and Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology. Neither of the two public school campuses is equipped with metal detectors.

Why it matters

The recovery of these weapons highlights ongoing security concerns within the city school system as officials grapple with protecting students in buildings without baseline screening technology.

A 15-year-old student at Eximius College Prep Academy was found with a 9mm handgun and over 20 rounds of ammunition, while a 17-year-old student at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology possessed a handgun. Both campuses currently operate without metal detectors.

The players

Eximius College Prep Academy

This is a public school located in New York City that does not utilize metal detectors for student screening.

Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology

This is a public school in New York City where a student was recently taken into police custody after being found with a handgun.

The details

At Eximius College Prep Academy, a school safety officer discovered the weapon after identifying a student with an outstanding warrant. Police responded to the Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology separately after a student was found in possession of a firearm, leading to the arrest of both individuals.

September 2026 marked the start of the current school year.
At 11:15 a.m. on September 29, 2026, the first firearm was recovered at Eximius College Prep Academy.
At 2:07 p.m. on September 29, 2026, the second firearm was recovered at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology.

Roadmap

These incidents are part of a broader trend of weapons recoveries that have defined the early part of the 2026-2027 school year in New York City. The recurrence of these events challenges existing safety protocols and raises questions about school security infrastructure.

Parents and students may see increased vigilance from school safety officers and potential discussions regarding the installation of new security equipment on their campuses. These events could lead to temporary procedural changes in how students enter school buildings.

The takeaway

Maintaining campus security remains a primary concern for administrators, especially in schools that currently lack metal detection systems. Families should remain updated on school-specific communication regarding security policies to ensure they are aware of any new safety measures.