At a Glance
- 17-year-old charged with showing a handgun at Dailey Middle School on Dec. 4.
- Affidavit filed on Dec. 10 by a DVISD detective; sheriff’s office responded at 5:43 pm.
- Third-degree felony could bring up to 10 years in prison.
Why it matters: This case underscores school safety concerns and the serious legal consequences for students who display weapons.
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (News Of Austin) – The Del Valle ISD Police Department charged a 17-year-old student with allegedly showing a handgun at Dailey Middle School on the evening of Dec. 4.
Charges and Affidavit
The affidavit, submitted on Dec. 10, states that the student could face a third-degree felony, carrying a potential sentence of 2 to 10 years if convicted by a jury. It also notes that the Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the school at 5:43 pm on Dec. 4 regarding a suspicious vehicle. The sheriff’s office did not locate the vehicle or a person with a weapon, according to DVISD Police.
- The student’s attorney was contacted on Monday morning for a statement; no response yet.
- A school staff member reported an 11-year-old witnessing a female in a car with a gun.
- The affidavit claims surveillance footage captured a silver Mustang sedan arriving at 5:25 pm.
Timeline and Evidence
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:25 pm | Silver Mustang sedan arrives in parking lot. |
| 5:27 pm | School buses arrive. |
| 5:28 pm | Driver approaches a student; 17-year-old retrieves a handgun. |
| 5:43 pm | Travis County Sheriff’s Office responds. |
The footage shows the 17-year-old standing on the rocker panel of the vehicle, waving something in the air. All nearby children ran away. Witnesses alleged the student expected to fight another student, and that the driver was a 19-year-old cousin. The cousin has not been charged.
An alleged statement sent by the student to a school administrator claims she never held a gun and that the object was a black metal pole.
Key Takeaways
- A 17-year-old faces a third-degree felony after allegedly showing a handgun at a Texas middle school.
- The incident involved a silver Mustang, a 19-year-old cousin, and surveillance footage of the event.
- The case could result in up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
This developing story highlights the importance of school safety protocols and the serious legal ramifications for students who display weapons on school property.
