McGavock student charged with bringing gun to school

Brittney Baird

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 17-year-old student was arrested after he reportedly brought a loaded handgun to school Tuesday.

Metro police reported the loaded handgun was found in the center console the student’s vehicle in the McGavock High School parking lot.

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School administrators received a picture of the 11th grader with a gun, according to a release.

The student spoke with investigators and reportedly admitted the Ruger 9-millimeter found inside the vehicle belonged to him.

He was charged with bringing a weapon on school property.

No additional information was immediately released.

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