SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy charged in connection with a shooting at Seminole High School appeared before a judge on Thursday morning.
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Da’raveius Smith, 16, was arrested and charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder premeditated, possession of a weapon on school property, firing a weapon on school property and disturbing the peace.
On Thursday morning, a judge ruled that Smith will be required to remain behind bars for 30 days and await his arraignment.
Juvenile court judge John Galluzzo just ruled att murder suspect 16yo student Da’raveius Smith will be required to remain behind bars for 30 days and await his arraignment. He is accused of shooting his Seminole High schoolmate 18yo Jhavon McIntyre 3 times. Watch @WFTV for more. pic.twitter.com/Yawkb2Jjvz
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Just before noon on Wednesday, school resource officers were advised there was a weapon on campus. Police said students were informed that possible gunshots were coming from a building on campus.
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One of the school resource officers found an 18-year-old boy near the Tomahawk Building suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The boy was shot three times, police said. He was taken to a hospital and will be OK.
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Sanford officers were able to identify and locate Smith and take him into custody without incident.
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The investigation is ongoing.
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