A 13-year-old boy from Everett was detained by ICE following his arrest by local police on Thursday, according to officials.
Mayor Carlo DeMaria stated that the boy had a knife on him when apprehended, but no gun, contradicting an earlier claim from a Department of Homeland Security official.
The boy was arrested at a bus stop after a "credible tip" about a violent threat against another student, DeMaria told reporters, and officers recovered a double-sided knife that was 6 to 7 inches long.
"Let me be clear: this could have been a tragedy in our schools," DeMaria said. "Thanks to the quick and decisive action of the Everett Police Department, it was prevented.
Author's summary: A 13-year-old boy was arrested with a knife.