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.

Friday, Feb 22 at 7:31 AM Concerned Parent/Grandparent wrote ...

It is a shame our society has came to what it is. I fear for my grandchildren going to school now. I think school problems started when they took the dress code out of school and discipline too. Our children don't seem to have any respect for anything. This is truely sad!!!

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