A Broward student was arrested for allegedly bringing a firearm and ammunition on the campus of a Miramar school, authorities said.
According to the Miramar Police Department, Kyzaiah Connor, 18, brought a 9MM handgun with 15 live rounds to the Henry D. Perry Education Center.
Officers responded to the school Tuesday afternoon and immediately placed it on lockdown after reports of a possible weapon on campus.
Officers patted down Connor, where they found the gun on the right side of his waistband, authorities said.
The Hurricane season is on. Our meteorologists are ready. Sign up for the NBC 6 Weather newsletter to get the latest forecast in your inbox.
"I've got a pole," Connor allegedly told officers about the firearm in his possession.
Connor was taken into custody and charged with possession of a weapon/firearm on school property, records show.
He appeared in bond court Wednesday, where his parents appealed to the judge for a lower bond.
Local
"We just think it's a stupid mistake," his father said.
Connor is a senior in high school and is set to graduate this year. He has no prior criminal history.
The judge set a $5,000 bond, pretrial release, a curfew and a GPS ankle monitor. Connor is not allowed to possess any weapons or ammo and is allowed to return to the school unless the school allows it.
