At approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.8, police were told a student was in possession of a firearm while attending school at 400 Chambers Street, Trenton Central High School.

The fugitive was identified as Breion Crayton.

School officials immediately instituted a shelter-in-place to isolate and locate Crayton.

Trenton Police said School Resource Officer Detective Munn located Crayton and a struggle ensued.

Crayton was able to break free during a struggle for his book bag, which contained a handgun and escaped custody.

Trenton Police Officers searched the immediate area and a possible address for Crayton and could not locate him at this time.

Arrest warrants for weapon offenses were issued for Crayton and the Trenton Police Department is actively attempting to locate and arrest him at this time.

"He's on the lam," Lt. Nathan B. Bolognini said on Thursday, Feb. 9.

If anyone has any information on Crayton’s whereabouts contact  Bolognini or SRT Detective Sergeant David Ordille at 609-433-7450.

Crayton should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

If you observe him do not approach or attempt to detain him, please instead contact the Trenton Police Department at 609-989-4000 and/or 911.

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