Richmond Police reported Wednesday the arrest of three children who allegedly were involved in the May 1 shooting of a Richmond Public Schools employee during a break-in at the now-closed Norrell Annex, 201 W. Graham Road in North Side.

Police reported the three youngsters, only described as boys ages 10, 11 and 11, were detained when officers responded to a burglar alarm at Overby-Sheppard Elementary School on 1st Avenue at 7 p.m. Tuesday and found them inside.

The trio each have been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of grand larceny, two counts of robbery, and one count of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. They are being held in the city Juvenile Detention Center.

“The shooting at Norrell Annex had a huge effect on the Barton Heights neighborhood,” said Fourth Precinct Capt. Jody Blackwell. “We are pleased to be able to tell those residents that we have arrested those responsible.

“Still, it is a concern that juveniles of that age are committing such violent acts,” Capt. Blackwell said.

Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden expressed disappointment that RPS students were involved, but praised police for helping to “keep our schools safe.”

“The crime and violence in our communities remains a deep concern,” he stated, adding that the school system is seeking to work with families and community partners to find solutions.

The employee at Norrell Annex suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.