16-year-old Hoggard High School student charged with stolen firearm possession, attempted to flee during dismissal.

A 16-year-old Hoggard High School student in Wilmington, NC, was charged with multiple offenses, including possession of a stolen firearm, after a school resource officer found a gun during dismissal. The student attempted to flee but was apprehended. The identity is withheld due to age. Interim Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes stressed the need for a safe learning environment and urged parents to encourage open communication about safety.

October 31, 2024
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