Halifax Regional Police maintain a presence at Citadel High in Halifax on April 24, a day after a youth was charged with making threats to bring weapons to the school. Photo by Tim KrochakArticle contentA 16-year-old Halifax boy arrested in April and accused of planning to shoot up his school has pleaded guilty to one of the 33 charges he faces.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDuring an appearance in Halifax youth court Monday, the teen accepted responsibility for a charge of careless storage of ammunition.Article contentArticle contentJudge Bronwyn Duffy ordered a psychological assessment on the boy at the request of defence lawyers Tony Amoud and Danielle O’Sullivan and scheduled a sentencing hearing for Sept. 3.Article contentArticle contentThe teen’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He was arrested at home April 23 after police received a tip from a suicide hotline operator that he had allegedly shared thoughts about committing a shooting at Citadel High School and then taking his own life.Article contentHe was charged with five offences when he first appeared in youth court April 24: two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence.Article contentPolice laid dozens of additional charges before the boy returned to court April 30.Article contentThe charges include four counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death and two counts of creating online groups promoting hatred against the African Nova Scotian and Jewish communities.Article contentHe’s also charged with 12 counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, six counts of possession of a firearm without a licence, seven counts of careless handling or storage of a firearm or ammunition, and single counts of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence.Article contentThe boy is in custody at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre in Waterville. He was denied bail May 13 following a two-day hearing in youth court.Article contentThere’s a publication ban on the evidence and submissions heard by Judge Alan Tufts and the reasons he gave for denying bail.Article contentIn court documents, police allege the teen made threats against Citadel students in general and three boys in particular.Article contentPolice allegedly seized at least four different rifles, two shotguns, four air guns and brass knuckles.Article content
Boy in Halifax school-threats case pleads guilty to ammo charge
