Ms. Gormley, Superintendent of Schools, sent an email this afternoon informing parents and staff that a suspect had been identified.

The suspect is a 14-year old freshman. He will be charged in Quincy District Court as a juvenile. Administrative action from the Milton Public Schools has also been initiated. Gormley noted that it has been costly and highly publicized ordeal.

The suspect had announced to his friends that he planned to place ammunition in the high school on Tuesday, according to a police release. Authorities also say that the bullets planted were stolen from a South Shore gun club.

According to police, the suspect stole two boxes of .22-caliber ammunition from a local gun club he attended with a friend’s father. The student had been showing off the ammo to friends in school for several month

The student has been charged with procession of ammunition, disturbance of the peace and disturbance of a school assembly.

The arrest came about as a result of last night’s forum. Two parents came forward with information that “proved to be vital to the identification of the suspect.”

Superintendent Gormley goes on to say:

“We want to thank all of those who have been of assistance especially the Milton Police Department.

The investigation into Thursday’s incident is still active and ongoing. Police feel strongly that it is not related to Tuesday’s incident. As parents it is vital that you maintain open communication with your children. Any information involving the ongoing investigation is of great importance to us and the Milton Police Department. If you have any information call the Milton Police Department at 617-698-3800 or the anonymous tip line at 617-698-COPS.”

The investigation in ongoing.