Arlington middle school student arrested for bringing gun to school
ARLINGTON, Texas - A student at Gunn Junior High in Arlington was arrested Friday after bringing a gun to school.
Principal Dr. Matt Varnell sent a letter to parents to notify them of the incident.
Varnell says a student spotted the student with a gun and reported it.
When the administration and school resource officer investigated, the student admitted to having the firearm.
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Arlington police arrested the student and charged him with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place.
There were no injuries.
Arlington PD put out a statement encouraging parents and guardians to properly secure their firearms, so kids do not have easy access to them.