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Loaded handgun found in student's backpack on Monday at Hillsboro High School

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Posted at 10:48 AM, Mar 22, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-22 11:48:40-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On Monday at Hillsboro High School, a loaded handgun was found in a student's backpack inside a classroom.

MNPS security and Metro Police immediately secured the weapon and the school was placed on lockdown while officials finished a search and concluded their investigation.

Metro Schools wants to remind the public that possession of a firearm on campus is a zero-tolerance offense. The student who brought the weapon to school will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions and criminal charges.


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