A 17-year-old student at Panola Charter High School in East Texas was arrested after a loaded .38 caliber handgun was found in their vehicle on the school’s parking lot. The firearm was discovered following a tip from the student’s overheard conversation and subsequent search by school staff. The student was charged with possession of a firearm in a prohibited location and taken to the Panola County Detention Center. Authorities stated that there is no evidence linking the incident to any specific school threat or targeted violence. Panola County officials emphasized their commitment to campus safety and will enforce strict measures against such incidents.
Student Arrested After Loaded Gun Found on East Texas Campus, Deputies Say
Updated on September 6, 2024