WHITBY, Ont. — Two boys are charged following an investigation into a smoke grenade being set off in a high school cafeteria in Whitby, Ont.
Police say a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, both from Whitby and students at the school, are charged with mischief endangering life.
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Investigators say a smoke grenade was ignited in a cafeteria filled with students during lunch period on June 13.
READ MORE: Ontario high school evacuated after smoke grenade ignited in cafeteria
The high-output smoke grenade, commonly used by paintball enthusiasts, generated a large cloud of orange smoke.
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Police say the incident put the safety of the students and staff at risk and could have resulted in serious injuries.
The school was evacuated as a safety precaution, but no injuries were reported.
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