NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hillsboro High School was on lockdown Friday after a weapon was found on campus.
Police added that the student was quickly located and brought into the office without incident.
According to officials, another student reported the weapon in a freshman's bag. Administrators searched the 14-year-old's bag and found the weapon. He reported that he had taken the gun from a drawer at home.
There is no indication that the student intended to use the weapon on campus and the lockdown has since been lifted.
The teen will be charged in juvenile court with carrying a gun on school property.
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