Florida boy, 14, arrested for shooting at roosters with BB gun in New Smyrna Beach, police say

The Brief

  • A 14-year-old Orlando boy was arrested for allegedly shooting a BB gun at some roosters, police said.
  • It is the second juvenile found with a gun – and arrested – in New Smyrna Beach.
  • Police are warning parents to talk with their kids ahead of Spring Break. The city is taking a no-tolerance approach to violence and weapons incidents.

A 14-year-old boy in Florida has been arrested, accused of shooting BBs at roosters in New Smyrna Beach, police said. It is the second child to be found with a gun in 24 hours and arrested.

Why you should care:

Ahead of Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is warning parents, kids, and visitors that it is taking a no-tolerance approach to incidents involving violence or weapons.

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