BOX ELDER, S.D. (AP) — Authorities in southwestern South Dakota say a 19 year old was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly brought a loaded weapon to a high school basketball game.
Box Elder police said the teen was one of four people who showed up at the Douglas High School game after drinking. The suspect had the gun tucked into his waistband, police said.
Staff attending the game had notified the school resource officer of a potential problem, KELO-TV reported.
“Our law enforcement professionals and area school districts work together quickly to identify and resolve issues that has the potential to jeopardize the safety of our students, staff and fans,” said Capt. Tony Harrison with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department.
The sheriff’s office said none of the individuals involved in the incident were students at Douglas High, which is located in Box Elder.