BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A 16-year-old boy was caught with a gun while going through the scanners at a Brooklyn high school on Friday afternoon, officials said.

Officers responded to the 911 call for a firearm at Boys & Girls High School at 1700 Fulton St. at around 12:15 p.m., according to the NYPD.

A spokesperson for New York City Public Schools said the gun was detected when the teen was going through the scanners. Cops took the teen into custody, and the charges were pending, police said

It was unclear if the firearm was loaded. There were no injuries.

“The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and all students and staff are safe. NYPD safely recovered this item after it was found during scanning. We followed all safety procedures, and we are working closel

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