Handgun Taken From Quincy Student

A handgun was confiscated from a student in Quincy Monday morning.

Superintendent Kevin Mulvey says a student at the GOALS program was found to be in possession of a weapon, specifically a handgun, and was quickly removed to an administrative area of the building.

The student admitted to having a handgun, citing safety concerns outside of school.

The Quincy Police Department were notified and the student fled from the GOALS building to the North Quincy MBTA station and boarded a train before officers arrived.

MBTA Police were notified and the train was stopped before departing the station.

The student was identified and arrested without incident at the North Quincy MBTA station and the handgun was confiscated by the police.

Mulvey says the student did not threaten any staff members or students at any time.

Photo Credit: Quincy Police Dept.