Middle school student arrested after gun found in locker

WHEELING, W.Va. — A Wheeling Middle School student is facing firearm charges after a gun was found in his locker.

Police said a school resource officer was notified by students and parents Friday afternoon that a student might have brought a gun to campus. The officer immediately began searching for the gun and authorities said within five minutes the weapon was located and the student responsible was taken into custody.

The student has been charged with possession of a firearm at a school. Police said the investigation continues.





More News

News
MetroNews This Morning 3-28-24
Summary of West Virginia news/sports/weather for Thursday, March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 - 6:25 am
News
PSC approves settlements involving Mon Power, net-metering cases
Rate increase went into effect Tuesday.
March 27, 2024 - 9:42 pm
News
Speakers at Focus Forward symposium discuss AI capabilities in West Virginia
The event was organized by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
March 27, 2024 - 8:30 pm
News
Justice vetoes vaccination exemption bill, draws praise from healthcare groups
Educational and healthcare organizations banded together to urge a veto.
March 27, 2024 - 6:35 pm


Your Comments