Midlothian student brought gun to campus, threatened to kill teachers, police say

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas - A 16-year-old student has been arrested after bringing a gun to Midlothian High School and threatening to kill teachers, according to police.

On Thursday, a school resource officer called police and told them a student had threatened to kill two teachers.

The student was detained by officers in a classroom.

A search of the suspect's vehicle found a gun in the front seat.

The 16-year-old was charged with two counts of making a terrorist threat and bringing a weapon to a prohibited place.

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The student's name will not be released because of his age.

He is currently being held at the Ellis County Juvenile Detention Center in Waxahachie.