Student arrested after gun found on Summerville High School campus

A Summerville High School school resource officer arrested a student found to be in possession of a gun during a search.
Published: Sep. 8, 2023 at 2:06 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Summerville High School school resource officer arrested a student found to be in possession of a gun during a search.

In a message sent to parents, the school said authorities discovered the gun during a routine search of students for another violation.

“The student was in the office with school staff and the weapon was immediately secured and the student detained and taken into custody by the school resource officers on site,” the message stated.

The message stated the school administration and Summerville Police determined there is no imminent threat to the school.

Summerville Police have not yet identified the student taken into custody.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.