Lynchburg, Va. (WDBJ) - A 16-year-old is being held at Lynchburg’s Juvenile Detention Facility after police say they found a video of him holding a handgun in what appeared to be a bathroom at E.C. Glass High School.

The video was posted to social media around 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to Lynchburg Police.

Officers worked with the school district to identify the teen and find him at his home. Police searched the home and found the handgun.

The 16-year-old is being charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Sacks at (434) 942-7622 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at p3tips.com , or via the P3 app on your mobile device. To receive a link to our anonymous tip form via

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