A 12-year-old faces charges for having a handgun in their school backpack in El Paso County.

A 12-year-old student from Miami-Yoder School in El Paso County faces charges after a handgun was found in their backpack on Thursday. The weapon was discovered by school staff after a report from another student. The student's parents were notified, and law enforcement learned the gun was found at home. The student is charged with unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and unlawfully carrying a weapon on school grounds.

November 25, 2024
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