8-year-old arrested for bringing loaded gun to school

8-year-old arrested for bringing loaded gun to school

The city schools system just released a statement, confirming that a third-grader at Sharp Leadenhall Elementary was arrested Thursday for possession of a loaded .380 caliber handgun. School staff determined that the student was acting suspiciously and began closely monitoring the student's behavior, eventually searching his backpack and contacting school police to retrieve the weapon. The student was arrested and transported to the Department of Juvenile Services.