A judge Saturday ordered temporary home detention for the teen who admitted to shooting rocks at a Jacksonville school bus with 12 students on board.
Seventeen year old Martinez Jennings is facing a felony charge of shooting deadly missiles into an occupied vehicle.
He's due back in court December 27th.
School bus shooting - An arrest has been made. More info forthcoming once available. Suspect being interviewed and is not booked yet.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 17, 2016
Officers said Jennings shot rocks at a bus full of kids from Wolfson High School out of a BB or pellet gun.
A witness saw Jennings and brought officers to his location.
Officers took Jennings into custody after he walked out of a home with the BB or pellet gun in his hand.
He told officers he was bored and had been shooting squirrels.
School Bus Shooting - 17 year old charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. Latest info: https://t.co/Nwc1BmMmVE #JSO #JAX pic.twitter.com/NoV1RocNGE
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 17, 2016
School bus shooting: We do not believe the weapon was a firearm. Unknown weapon used. #JAX #Jacksonville #JSO
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
Police said they determined the bus was shot in the 1700 block of Hiram Street.
The bus driver fled the area after shots were fired and pulled over at 13th and Fairfax.
As they were leaving court Saturday, his mother said she was sorry it happened and didn't know where Jennings got the gun.
Sky Action News Jax was flying above the scene as police investigated.
School bus shooting: Photos from the scene. #JAX #Jacksonville #JSO pic.twitter.com/rQeWIjQtUX
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
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A teen girl was cut on her finger and did not need to go to the hospital after the shooting. No other injuries were reported and the children are in good spirits, officers said.
The back window of the bus was damaged, according to police.
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Parents with students on bus 355 were asked to meet students at R.V. Daniels Elementary School on W. 15th Street.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Duval County schools, released a statement:
No student should be fearful when riding to and from school on our busses due to violence. We are relieved that nobody was seriously injured and will actively work with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to determine who was behind this incomprehensible act."
At RV Daniels School where school bus students will be reunited with their parents #ANjaxBREAKING #actionnewsjax pic.twitter.com/lOhjEbAE78
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) December 16, 2016
WATCH LIVE: Chopper video of scene where kid injured after gunfire on Jacksonville school bus. Full report on CBS47 at 5. (Note: No audio due to chopper video)
Posted by Action News Jax on Friday, December 16, 2016
Action News Jax is working to learn more about the shooting.
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School bus shooting: #JSO is working an occupied school bus that has been shot. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
School bus shooting: School bus was fully occupied. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
School bus shooting: One child sustained minor injuries. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
School bus shooting: Family of the child injured has been notified. #JAX #Jacksonville #JSO
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
School bus shooting: Anyone with info please call #JSO at 630-0500 or @FCCrimeStop to remain anonymous 1-866-845-TIPS. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
School bus shooting: Duval County School Board Police bringing snacks to the kids. #JAX #Jacksonville #JSO pic.twitter.com/iP0bNNv4Ht
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2016
JSO: 12 students were on this bus when one bullet struck the driver side rear, One child has minor injuries @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/9FefFFTI4M
— KatieMcKee (@KatieWSYX6) December 16, 2016
school bus that was shot at is still being processed by JSO here on 13th @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/4HRv2AK3qv
— KatieMcKee (@KatieWSYX6) December 16, 2016
13th filled w/ marked & unmarked police cars investigating school bus shooting while people are trying to get to their homes @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/090JRWicX3
— KatieMcKee (@KatieWSYX6) December 16, 2016
If you live in Durkeeville, W.10th and Fairfax....or know someone who does...please ask around for information. @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/U1VmtDOKC8
— John Bachman (@BachmanANjax) December 16, 2016
BREAKING: One child has been hurt, and 12 students were on the bus when the incident occurred:
Posted by Action News Jax on Friday, December 16, 2016
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