Student accused of bringing gun to school to face criminal charges

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County student accused of bringing a gun to school to face criminal charges.

It happened at the end of the school day Wednesday at Parkview High School in Lilburn, according to a letter sent to parents.

On Friday morning, the district confirmed to Channel 2's Audrey Washington that the student was charged with having a weapon on school property.

“This is where young kids come to learn and that’s sad to hear,” neighbor Andre Powell told Washington.

The school principal is not releasing the name or age of the student.

Principal David Smith said a teacher got a tip that a student was showing other students a weapon while on campus.

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“We moved quickly to investigate and during our search we did find that the student had a gun in his possession. In addition to criminal charges for having a weapon on campus, the student will also face disciplinary action,” Smith said in his letter to parents. “I want to reassure you that this incident was handled quickly and efficiently.”

Security personnel searched the student and found a gun, according to the principal.

People in the area told Washington the school had no other choice but to act quickly.

“That someone would pretty much put other peoples lives at risk,” Powell said.

It is still unclear whether the gun was loaded or why the student brought it to the school.

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