Officer Arrested in Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School Shots Fired Incident

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FRANKFORT, NY – The Town of Frankfort Police Department has made an arrest following its investigation into the shots fired incident that occurred on the evening of September 3rd, 2024, at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School. The suspect, identified as Benedict Rotundo Jr., has been charged in connection with the incident.

On the evening in question, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at the elementary school was alerted to a firearm discharge outside the school building. The suspect, Rotundo, is an active Police Officer with the Village of Yorkville Police Department and was authorized to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds at the time. However, authorities determined that the firearm involved was not registered under Rotundo's New York State Pistol Permit or on a New York State C-form.

Further investigation concluded that the firearm discharge and resulting injuries were not an intentional act of violence directed at any victims. On September 17th, 2024, Rotundo was arrested and charged with the class A misdemeanor of "failure to report/register the acquisition of a firearm."

The Frankfort Police Department emphasized that Rotundo is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The department worked closely with the Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office, Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center, and the Frankfort-Schuyler School District to ensure the safety of the students and staff throughout the investigation.