Student arrested after loaded gun found at middle school, police say
By Stephanie Moore
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MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina (WYFF) — A student at a South Carolina middle school was arrested after he was found with a loaded gun in his waistband, according to Moncks Corner police.
On Monday, police responded to Berkeley Middle School after school administration was notified of a student with a gun on campus.
The school was placed on a temporary hold, which allowed administration to keep students in their classrooms until they are released.
Law enforcement and school administrators responded to the classroom where the student with the gun was located.
The student was placed in handcuffs and escorted out of the classroom.
Police said a search of the student revealed a Springfield Armory 9mm in the student waistband. The gun was loaded with a single magazine containing 11 rounds, police said.
Police said they wanted to thank the students who reported seeing the gun to school administration.
Chief Lee Mixon said, “Bringing a weapon to school will not be tolerated and is a reckless and dangerous decision that puts the safety of students, staff, and the entire school community at risk. I am proud of how our officers responded and the commitment of our school resource officers to keep the schools safe.”
The student has been charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds.
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