CHARLOTTE — A gun was found on a student at South Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In a message to parents, CMS said the weapon was found on campus. A CMS spokesperson said the student involved had gotten into a fight and security searched them, which is when they found the gun.
Authorities said law enforcement arrived promptly and all students and staff and safe.
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The district said there were no disruptions to learning and teaching.
“Please speak with your students about the serious consequences of bringing a weapon of any kind to school,” the statement read. “It is a violation of the law and the CMS Code of Student Conduct, and is subject to criminal charges.”
The district said this was the third gun found on a CMS campus this school year.
The incident is still under investigation.
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