8-Year-Old Elementary Student Brought Gun to School in Book Bag

8-Year-Old Elementary Student Brought Gun to School in Book Bag
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An 8-year-old student from Springfield, Ohio, allegedly brought a gun to school in his backpack on Tuesday, Feb. 20, police reported.

The gun was found unloaded by a teacher who was placing homework in his book bag. Authorities responded to Simon Kenton Elementary School at around 3:30 p.m. and arrested the child for questioning, reported Dayton Daily, citing police.