2 students caught with guns at Independence High School in Midtown
NEW YORK -- Police say two guns were found inside a Midtown high school Friday, prompting a lockdown and the arrests of two teenagers.
The NYPD says they got a call from a family member of a student who alerted them that a 15-year-old had a gun on them.
Independence High School between 55th and 56th streets on 10th Avenue went into lockdown around 1 p.m. The school shares the building with the High School for Environmental Studies.
Police say they found the gun they were looking for, as well as another one on a second student.
An imitation pistol was also discovered on a third student.
"Nobody hurt today. Two firearms removed from school and an imitation gun. That speaks to our school plan that came about last year and continues to get better, and it's all about communication and speed," NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said.
Meanwhile, a 16-year-old girl was shot in the ankle near a school in Midwood, Brooklyn, on Friday. Police say she got caught in the crossfire of two gangs. A suspect was taken into custody.
