Loaded gun found in student's backpack at Akron Public Schools' Garfield Community Learning Center, confiscated and reported to police.

Akron Public Schools confirmed a loaded gun was found in a high school student's backpack at Garfield Community Learning Center on Monday. A principal discovered the firearm during routine checks on the school's bag scanning equipment, promptly confiscated it and notified the police. The safety of students and staff is a top priority, and school security protocols were followed precisely.