NYC School Shooting Prevented

A potential school shooting was averted in Queens, NYC, after a 16-year-old student was arrested at Benjamin Cardozo High School with a loaded .9mm handgun.

<img src="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2025-09/250918-Cardozo-high-schooler-2-ew-621p-6a3293.jpg" alt="NYPD image of the weapon seized from the student">

The incident unfolded after the FBI received a tip about a threatening social media post. The post, shared on Instagram, included a photo of schoolwork with the caption "boutta shoot the school up." Authorities swiftly identified the student, and after receiving consent to search his bag from his mother, found the loaded firearm.

NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the collaborative effort between the FBI and NYPD, highlighting the importance of information sharing in preventing violence. Mayor Eric Adams, while acknowledging a societal failure that allowed this to happen, noted that the system ultimately worked effectively.

The swift response prevented a tragedy, but raised concerns about access to firearms among students.

Key Players

• FBI: Received the initial tip and provided crucial information to NYPD.
• NYPD: Quickly apprehended the student and recovered the weapon.
• 16-year-old student: Arrested and facing potential charges.

The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in school safety and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.