A Minden High School student was arrested Tuesday morning after reportedly entering a classroom and throwing a bottle of urine that struck multiple students, according to Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.
At 8:17 AM on April 15, 17-year-old LaMario Elkins Jr. entered the school in uniform, then changed into an all-black outfit and ski mask in a restroom before proceeding to a classroom, McIver said. Once inside, Elkins allegedly threw the bottle of urine, striking several students.
Elkins attempted to flee the campus but was apprehended outside by two school resource officers and a third Minden police officer. The incident stemmed from a dispute with one of the students targeted in the attack, McIver said.
“In the first few minutes, no one knew if this was a student or a random person off the street,” McIver said. “Thankfully, the school did everything they were supposed to do. Looking at the videos — students, teachers, staff — everyone at Minden High did well.”
“Because of the training that everyone had in place, we were able to apprehend him before he could leave the property,” McIver added.
Elkins, 17, will be charged as an adult. Charges include terrorizing, resisting an officer, and aggravated battery.
Webster Parish Schools Superintendent Johnny Rowland issued a statement confirming the incident and the student’s arrest.
“A 17-year-old high school student entered a classroom this morning at Minden High School and poured a substance on another student. Thankfully, no students were injured, and the student in question has been arrested,” Rowland said. “Student safety is of paramount importance, and we are appreciative of the quick reaction of the administration and staff, as well as the presence of our school resource officer (SRO) on campus who immediately intervened.”
No additional details have been released.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.