Teen charged for bringing gun to YMCA
Butler police arrested a 13-year-old boy after he showed another boy a loaded handgun during an altercation Monday night at the YMCA on North Washington Street.
The gun belongs to the boy's grandfather, with whom he lives in Summit Township, according to Deputy Police Chief David Adam.
Police did not identify the boy, whom they charged Tuesday in Butler County juvenile court with possession of a handgun by a person under 18, carrying a firearm without a concealed carry license, and terroristic threats.
Investigators believe the incident happened about 7 p.m. in the gymnasium.
The boy opened his book bag and allegedly showed the other teen a gun that was in it.
The victim subsequently went to a YMCA employee and reported what happened. The employee notified authorities.
Both boys were YMCA members, according to a statement by the Butler YMCA.
YMCA staff reviewed surveillance footage, which showed five people, including the teen wearing the backpack, in close proximity though the footage did not show any physical altercation. The facility's surveillance was updated this year with additional cameras and a broader view of public areas.
A full report appears in the Wednesday Butler Eagle.
