Washington High student charged for bringing gun to school

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Washington High School student is in custudy after being caught at school with an automatic 25-caliber handgun

A Washington High School student has been charged for bringing an automatic 25-caliber handgun to school on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (WSBT photo)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Feb 21, 2008 at 10:25 PM EST

Story Updated: Feb 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — Prosecutors filed charges Thursday against a Washington High School student accused of taking a handgun to the school Feb. 12.

The juvenile, 14, was charged with handgun carrying at school, a Class C felony if committed by an adult, and possession of a firearm at school, a Class D felony if committed by an adult. He is being held at the Juvenile Justice Center.

The .25-caliber handgun was found on the student after a school security officer took him to the school office for a dress code violation, police said. The gun was not loaded.

The student has been suspended from the school pending due process. His initial court appearance is Feb. 29.

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