Release posted on 12-08-22 at 4:24 p.m.

A ninth-grade student at Gibbs High School was arrested today and charged with possession of a weapon on school property, a felony.

A teacher notified the School Resource officer about a social media post from the student showing himself holding a gun, while standing inside the school bathroom. He did not make any threats against anyone or against the school in the post.

An investigation was immediately launched and the student, a 15- year- old boy, was arrested.

The St. Petersburg Police makes the safety of students a top priority and any weapon on campus, or other threat to school safety, will be thoroughly investigated. This serves as a reminder to students that social media posts are taken very seriously and the consequences could be severe.