Waterbury school locked down over water gun scare

Officers determined the item was a water gun, not a real firearm, police said.

News 12 Staff

May 30, 2025, 11:39 AM

Updated 106 days ago

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A report of a student with a possible gun at Waterbury Arts Magnet School prompted a lockdown Thursday morning, according to police.
Officers determined the item was a water gun, not a real firearm, police said.
The lockdown was lifted, and normal school activities resumed.