HAMPTON, Va. – A 12-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a brandishing complaint that happened Friday.
Around 8:30 a.m., police got a call about an individual with a gun in the first block of East Chamberlin Avenue.
The investigation revealed that the victims, a number of students from Syms Middle School, were waiting at a nearby bus stop when the suspect displayed a BB gun in their direction.
Police said the device closely resembled a hunting rifle.
The juvenile suspect, who does not attend Syms Middle School, was taken into custody and related charges are pending.
There were no injuries to report as a result of this incident. Hampton City School Administration is notifying the parents of all students involved, police said.
