Yonkers Police statement on incident at Cesar E. Chavez School

Yonkers, NY - Members of the Yonkers Police Department are presently investigating an incident at the Cesar E. Chavez school located on Cedar Place where a student brought a BB gun to the school. Officers recovered the BB gun and the involved students are currently at the Community Affairs Division; we anticipate charging one or more students as juvenile delinquents in relation to this incident. The situation is under control and there are no additional safety threats to the students or the school.

The City of Yonkers places the absolute highest priority on student safety; in light of recent events locally and nationally, parents may expect to see additional resources in and around our schools.