8-year-old student brought loaded gun to school, Brownsville ISD says
· KRGV (NBC 5)
An 8-year-old student at Aiken Elementary School in Brownsville brought a loaded handgun to school, prompting a lockdown. The weapon was discovered by a coach after another student reported it, thinking it was a toy. Brownsville ISD Police Chief Anna Gaucin stated the child did not intend to use the gun maliciously, suggesting curiosity was the reason for bringing it. The firearm belonged to the child's parent, who has been arrested and charged with making a firearm accessible to a child. The school district urges parents to secure firearms and check their children's belongings regularly. Counseling services are available for students.
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