Texas dad arrested after gun found in 3-year-old’s backpack at pre-K

A Texas dad was arrested after his 3-year-old son confirmed as much as his San Antonio pre-school with a gun in his backpack, police stated.

Pete Robles, 35, was taken into custody after academics on the West Aspect Pre-Ok 4 SA heart discovered the handgun within the dumbfounded pupil’s backpack Tuesday morning, faculty and police officers stated in a press release.

“The kid was unaware that the gun was within the backpack,” Pre-Ok 4 SA officers famous, including that backpacks wouldn’t be allowed on campus till additional discover.

Police officers stated an off-duty parks officer who was offering safety on the faculty was fortunately there to assist academics confiscate the weapon and report it to the San Antonio PD.

“This incident underscores the essential collaboration between the college school and regulation enforcement personnel,” SAPD Chief William McManus stated in a press release. “Swift motion was taken to deal with the state of affairs and make an arrest. There aren’t any present threats to the protection of the college or its college students.”

Police stated they’ll hold an elevated presence on the faculty for the foreseeable future.

The boy concerned within the incident has since been positioned within the custody of Baby Protecting Providers, with Robles booked and launched Wednesday on a $4,500 bond.

He was charged with felony youngster endangerment, however the SAPD stated extra costs and arrests may very well be made as they examine the incident.

The incident brings to thoughts the disturbing taking pictures of Richneck Elementary College trainer Abigail Zwerner, who was fired at by a 6-year-old pupil in her Virginia classroom earlier this yr.

Nevertheless, in contrast to the Texas incident, the boy concerned in Zwerner’s taking pictures gave the impression to be cognizant of his actions, allegedly gloating when he believed he killed his teacher, in accordance with courtroom paperwork unsealed final week.

“I did it … I shot that bitch lifeless,” the pint-sized pistol packer bragged, the docs present. “I acquired my mother’s gun final evening.”

Thus far in 2023, there have been 24 shootings in American faculties involving accidents or deaths, according to Education Week, which is actively monitoring such incidents.

The shootings have killed 13 folks up to now, together with 9 kids and 4 adults.