2 Brookland-Cayce High School students were arrested after they were found to be in possession of pistols on school grounds

West Columbia, SC 05/01/2025 (Paul Kirby) – Cayce police officers have arrested 2 Brookland-Cayce High School students before school this morning after school staff members received a tip that they were bringing guns to school Thursday. This is according to Cayce Police Department’s Spokesperson Ashley Hunter.

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After the tip was received, school administrators, Cayce’s SROs, and patrol officers from the Cayce Police Department immediately responded and were able to locate the two handguns in possession of the students. The students, both juveniles, were arrested and transported to the SC Department of Juvenile Justice where they are being held.

Hunter said that this all happened prior to the beginning of the school day. She further explained that at no time were any students, staff members, or citizens in danger because of this incident.