Fall River Student Attempted to Enter School While in Possession of a Bullet

UPDATE: This story was updated to add the charges against the juvenile suspect.

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A student at a Fall River school was found in possession of an unspent bullet this morning.

According to Fall River Police, “one unspent bullet was discovered in a student’s possession while they were entering Resiliency Preparatory Academy.” The 17-year-old student had the bullet in their bag, which police said “never got past the entry security checkpoint.”

The school uses Evolv weapon detection screening devices at the school’s entry point, police said.

“All students, staff, and their personal belongings pass through these devices at a designated security checkpoint before gaining access to the building,” according to police.

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The school was placed under a Shelter in Place status as a result while a search ensued, with assistance from additional school resource officers, police detectives and a K9.

“A thorough search of the student and the exterior of the school was conducted,” police said. “No further items of concern were found.”

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The juvenile was charged with possession of ammunition without an FID card. Police said the incident remains under investigation.

In September 2024, a 17-year-old was found in possession of a loaded Cobra .380 firearm across the street from Resiliency Preparatory Academy.