Police arrest boy with realistic BB gun, causing East Rochester schools lockdowns

East Rochester Schools placed on lockdown

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EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Several schools in East Rochester were placed under lockdown on Monday after a report of someone carrying an object resembling a gun.

Officers said they arrested a boy around 1:15 p.m. near South Lincoln Road. He was found with a realistic-looking BB gun on the tracks.

The investigation remained ongoing, and charges were pending.

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