He will remain there at least another 10 days until the next detention hearing. Right now, the suspect is charged with delinquent conduct, though additional charges could be filed and the district attorney could decide to treat him as an adult. Meanwhile, Carrollton police continue to analyze the contents of a computer and other evidence taken from the suspect's home. They now confirm the 9 mm semiautomatic pistol confiscated at the school belonged to the suspect's stepfather, a former policeman. David Sponhour, Carrollton Police Dept.
Police say the stepfather appears to be a responsible gun owner.
In fact it was the parents who told police the suspect had disappeared from the family home with a gun on Halloween night. Police say they will not pursue charges against the stepfather. There is however another charge for burglary pending against this suspect. Juvenile court officials say it is likely the burglary charge will now be combined with whatever charges ultimately follow from Wednesday's hostage taking at Newman-Smith High School.