Teen Sentenced for Gun at School | Buffalo News

Buffalo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

An 18-year-old from Erie County just got sentenced for bringing a gun to school and another weapon-related offense — both committed at age 17. Though he pleaded guilty to a felony, the judge recognized his troubled background, including trauma from a shooting last year and his mother’s involvement in both his life and a separate vehicle incident. Still, the court labeled him a youthful offender, offering a lighter sentence: six months in jail and five years probation — with plans for counseling and rehab in Buffalo. His mom and her boyfriend face separate charges for weapons and child…