Student Arrested After Loaded Gun Found in Backpack at Whites Creek High School

Whale Branch student found in possession of firearm

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — A Whale Branch Early College High School student brought a firearm onto campus Friday, a school district spokesperson said. A district spokesperson said that there was no direct threat made to students or staff, and the situation was addressed immediately. The students involved have reportedly been detained by law enforcement. "Possessing a weapon on school ground is a serious offense that results in disciplinary and lega…

Loaded gun found in elementary school student's backpack in Palm Beach: Principal

Authorities say they found a loaded gun in the backpack of an elementary school student in Palm Beach County on Thursday. The weapon was found at Panther Run Elementary School, located at 10775 Lake Worth Road near Wellington, NBC affiliate WPTV reported, citing Principal Risa Suarez. In a statement sent to families and staff, Suarez said a student “came forward to a trusted adult and reported that they had discovered a dangerous item in their b…

3 guns discovered by new weapon detection system at Nashville high schools

The weapon detection system uses artificial intelligence to screen for weapons.

Student arrested after loaded gun found in backpack at Whites Creek High School

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For the third time in a two-week span, a weapons detection system has led to the discovery of another loaded gun at a Nashville school. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the Evolv detection system at Whites Creek High School alerted staff to check a student's backpack as he entered the school Thursday morning. Loaded gun found at Maplewood High School during security check Inside the 16-year-old's backpack…

Evolv scanners detect gun at Whites Creek High School - Nashville Banner

ANOTHER GUN: For the third time in a week, Evolv scanners alerted staff to a student who attempted to bring a gun into a school building. A 16-year-old at Whites Creek High School was arrested Thursday after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack. The weapon had an extended magazine and the serial number was scratched off, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The student was charged in Juvenile Court with bringing a weapon on …