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ATF Busts DC Student with 6 Guns, Says It Interrupted ‘Possible School Shooting’

A juvenile was arrested after authorities seized seven firearms following social media threats against a Washington D.C. public school, preventing a potential shooting, officials said.

  • On August 27, the ATF and Metro Transit Police Department executed a search warrant at a DC residence, arresting a teen and seizing multiple firearms.
  • Authorities launched an investigation after discovering a concerning online message suggesting a possible danger to a public school in Washington, D.C., although the specific school involved has not been disclosed.
  • Law enforcement confirmed they recovered six firearms and over 50 bullets during the search, but they have not released the suspect's age or charges faced.
  • MTPD praised its officers for disrupting this public safety threat, with Metro General Manager Randy Clarke and Attorney General Pam Bondi commending the quick intervention.
  • The case remains under investigation, and DC Public Schools reported they are not tracking any apprehended students connected to this incident as of now.
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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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