A student was arrested Tuesday at East Hamilton Middle School after allegedly carrying a gun on school property, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
School administration received a tip at 10 a.m. and searched the student’s locker. They found two backpacks, one of which contained a Beretta 9mm semiautomatic pistol with no magazine and a loaded 9mm magazine for a Glock semiautomatic pistol, according to the release.
The student was arrested and brought to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center without further incident, according to the release. The student was charged with carrying weapons on school property and unlawful carrying or possession of a firearm.
There is no threat to any students or faculty at this time.
– Compiled by Cameron McKeon