US EditionFirearm goes off in second grader's backpack at Challenger
- A firearm discharged from a 2nd grader's backpack at Challenger Elementary School on Thursday afternoon.
- The incident occurred during dismissal as students were in the hallway preparing to leave school.
- Huntsville City Schools stated that the student will face disciplinary consequences according to the school's code of conduct.
- The school system is urging parents to ensure that weapons are properly secured at home.
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Gun in second grader’s backpack goes off during dismissal at Huntsville school
A gun discharged inside the backpack of a second grader at a Huntsville elementary school during dismissal Thursday afternoon.Students were getting ready to leave Challenger Elementary School when the gun went off, according to Huntsville City Schools, WHNT reported.
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WDHNFirearm goes off in second grader's backpack at Challenger
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A firearm went off inside a second graders backpack at Challenger Elementary School Thursday afternoon. According to Huntsville City Schools, the incident happened as students were in the hall getting ready to leave school for the day. School system officials said that school staff responded immediately by following established safety protocols and working with law enforcement. HCS said that the student involved will fa…
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