A 12-year-old student was found to be in possession of a weapon at Dalewood Middle School after being taken into custody by Chattanooga police on Wednesday, officials say.
Hamilton County Schools spokesman Tim Hensley did not state what weapon that was, but law enforcement authorities reported the weapon to be a small caliber gun.
The school was informed over the weekend of an “incident in the community that may have involved a student,” Hensley said.
Hensley did not state what that incident was, but Chattanooga police spokeswoman Elisa Myzal said the boy was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for a burglary.
The boy did not attend school on Tuesday, Hensley said, but did come to school on Wednesday. Upon arrival, the student was detained by the school’s resource officer and administrators.