On April 19, 2024 a young minor student brought a gun to Devonshire Elementary School on 6500 Barrington Dr. Charlotte, NC.
The student had the gun on school property and was bragging to other students. Teachers were notified about the gun and cops were called.
The staff took the gun from the student. Officers arrived and confiscated the gun. The gun was not loaded, and no one was injured.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools released the following statement:
Good morning, Devonshire Elementary School families and staff. This is Principal Hackl reaching out to inform you that a student brought an unloaded gun to school today. A student reported it immediately and staff immediately confiscated the weapon. Our children are safe in their classrooms and learning is continuing.
The student will not face criminal charges. An investigation is ongoing as to how the student ended up with the gun.
