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Hartford teen arrested with loaded handgun at New Vision school; no ‘direct threats’ made

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A Hartford teenager who brought a loaded handgun to the New Visions school was arrested inside the gymnasium Friday afternoon.

No one was hurt and there were “no direct threats to students or staff at any time,” Lt. Paul Cicero said.

Jaden Gillett, 18, was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit and possession of a weapon on school grounds.

Hartford Police Intelligence detectives develop information regarding a student in possession of a firearm at the New Visions School, 305 Greenfield St. Detectives arrive & locate the student, along with this loaded .