NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An 8th grader at High Road Academy was arrested on Friday for bringing a gun to school.
The teen stated he was carrying the loaded handgun, which was reported stolen from a vehicle theft in Springfield, for protection.
Metro Police said he was charged in Juvenile Court with bringing a weapon onto school property and juvenile handgun possession.
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