Police: Cornell student from Connecticut found with rifle and ammo on Syracuse campus
The incident happened before the men's basketball game. Healey-Parera took a bus from Ithaca to Syracuse, but it's not clear why he visited the school.
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A Cornell University student from Mansfield Center has been charged for carrying a rifle and a box of ammo on the campus of Syracuse University Saturday, police say.
Police say following a report of a possible armed individual, Syracuse University Department of Public Safety took Mateu Healey-Parera into custody outside of the student center. The incident happened before the men's basketball game.
Officers recovered a firearm and two boxes of ammunition.
Healey-Parera took a bus from Ithaca to Syracuse, but it's not clear why he visited the school.
He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds.
Police say Healey-Parera was arraigned but unable to post bond.
Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Police say they have requested a court order which allows officers to search the home of someone who is thought to be a danger to themselves or others.
Authorities say Healey-Parera will be brought to a hospital if released.
