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Kenosha Bradford student with loaded firearm, arrested: police

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Published  February 11, 2026 10:59am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee
Kenosha Bradford High School article

Kenosha Bradford High School

The Brief

    • A 16-year-old student at Kenosha Bradford High School was arrested Wednesday morning after a loaded firearm was found in his possession.
    • The student resisted a search by school administration and a resource officer, leading to a physical struggle before he was subdued.
    • A heightened police presence remained at the school for the day.

KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police arrested a 16-year-old Kenosha Bradford High School student on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, after learning he had a firearm in his possession. 

Loaded firearm recovered

What we know:

Officials said around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bradford High School administration, along with a Kenosha Police Department School Resource Officer, attempted to conduct a search of a student based on information that the student may have been in possession of a firearm.

During the encounter, the student displayed characteristics of being armed. A post on the Kenosha Police Department Facebook page says the student refused to comply and resisted the officer, resulting in a physical struggle. The student was subdued and taken into custody. A concealed, loaded firearm was recovered during the search.

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The suspect is a 16-year-old boy and is in police custody. Multiple criminal charges are anticipated. 

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

What's next:

Officials said there would be a continued police presence at the school throughout Wednesday.

The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Kenosha Police Department.

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