Teen arrested for allegedly posing with fake gun near school

A Regina teenager has been charged after allegedly appearing to hold a gun in front of a school.

Police said on Friday afternoon, they learned of photos on social media that showed a boy holding a gun. The news release said it happened at a school on the 5200 block of Rochdale Boulevard.

Officers worked with school staff to identify the 15-year-old suspect. He was found and arrested.

The gun turned out to be a replica.

The teenager is charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon.