Student caught bringing loaded gun into Brevard County high school, police say
By Allison Petro
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PALM BAY, Florida (WESH) — A Palm Bay student was taken into custody after attempting to bring a loaded gun onto the school campus on Friday morning, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
The weapon was detected by an OPENGATE Weapons Detection system at Palm Bay Magnet High School.
Police said the weapon was immediately confiscated and the student was placed into police custody.
The student was identified as a 17-year-old boy from Melbourne.
He was charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of a firearm by a minor under 18, according to police.
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