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Expelled student arrested with loaded gun, marijuana at Nashville high school
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· September 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A search of the teen's bag revealed a loaded gun and a significant amount of marijuana. A 17-year-old former student was taken into custody after being found with a handgun and drugs.
A 17-year-old former student was taken into custody after being found with a handgun and drugs. Authorities were alerted by teachers who saw the individual walking through a parking lot. A search of the teen's bag revealed a loaded gun and a significant amount of marijuana.
The incident occurred on a school campus, where the former student was believed to be attempting to sell drugs to current students. A school resource officer approached the teen near a sports field, leading to the discovery of the weapons and drugs.
The former student now faces charges related to carrying a weapon on school property and drug possession. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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