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New Jersey high school senior charged after bringing gun to campus

Edward Tamay, 18, carried a 9mm handgun in his backpack on Thursday, according to authorities.

News 12 Staff

Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

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A student at West Orange High School was arrested and charged after police say that he brought a gun to school.

Edward Tamay, 18, carried a 9mm handgun in his backpack on Thursday, according to authorities.

The firearm was discovered by a school resource officer who was tipped off by another student.

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