School administrators meet Monday after armed Gresham High School student arrested

A serious incident unfolded at Gresham High School in Oregon when a 17-year-old student was arrested for threatening a pedestrian with a gun and later bringing the weapon to school. The police reported that the student had been identified shortly after staff received a warning about the threat. Following the incident, school administrators plan to meet on Monday to evaluate their response and safety protocols. Concerns were raised by the Gresham-Barlow Education Association (GBEA), which stated that a teacher had previously reported the student's troubling behavior but received no response. The situation escalated when the student admitted to being armed, leading to police discovering a nine-millimeter gun and a full magazine in their backpack.

The union criticized the administration for the delayed communication regarding the incident, noting that teachers were informed of the armed student just minutes before parents were notified. As the case moves to juvenile court, the incident raises significant questions about school safety and the effectiveness of current protocols in addressing threats. This alarming event has sparked discussions about how schools can better protect students and staff in the future.