Lockdown and Arrest at Stranahan High sparks conversations on student mental health

(Matthew Du, NewsUSA Reporter) - Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale experienced a harrowing incident when an 18-year-old student, Jamar Ross, was arrested for bringing a loaded semi-automatic gun onto campus. The school swiftly initiated a lockdown after security alerted police, leading to Ross's capture and the recovery of the firearm. Charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and disrupting a school function, Ross's bond was set at $15,000. The lockdown, described by students as a tense and fearful ordeal, ended without any injuries. This event has sparked conversations about student safety and mental health, highlighting the community's concern over the increasing incidents of weapons in schools.