Police: Two Sandburg Middle School Students Charged with Felony Gun Possession
Two students at Sandburg Middle School have been charged for possessing a weapon in an alleged incident that police say appears to have occurred inside the school.
According to Golden Valley police:
Two male students were each charged with one count of felony possession of a firearm for their alleged involvement in the Nov. 11, 2022 incident. Police say the case came to light when a student posted a Snapchat video of himself holding a gun allegedly inside a Sandburg Middle School bathroom.
Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green said the police investigation was initially hampered by a “lack of cooperation” from Robbinsdale school officials.
“Robbinsdale School officials took five days before they notified our department, then refused to turn over the Snapchat video, stating we would need a search warrant even though the video wasn’t on school property but on a student cellphone and posted on Snapchat,” said Green in a statement posted on the city’s website.
Golden Valley police eventually obtained all the information, which led to the charges.
“Guns have no place in our schools, and these young men made a bad decision and are now facing felony weapon charges for their actions,” said Green in the statement. “We will continue to work closely with the Robbinsdale School District to ensure students and staff are safe at Sandburg.”
Since both students are under 18 years old, the case will be handled by Hennepin County Juvenile Court.
