CONCORD, N.C. — Concord police have arrested and charged two Central Cabarrus High School students after a school administrator reportedly found a firearm in their possession.
Jalen Dixon, 17, was charged with felony weapons on campus or other educational property and possession of a stolen firearm.
Police also charged 17-year-old Sieaira West with felony weapons on campus or other educational property.
Officials said a school administrator found the gun in West's backpack.
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Police said an investigation revealed Dixon brought the gun on the school's campus and later gave it to West.
It was also determined that the gun was reported stolen.
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