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Teen accused of trying to ditch backpack with stolen gun outside Nashville high school
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Colleen Guerry , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities reported that the 11th grade student attempted to get rid of a bag containing a loaded handgun. A high school student was taken into custody on Wednesday morning.
A high school student was taken into custody on Wednesday morning. Authorities reported that the 11th grade student attempted to get rid of a bag containing a loaded handgun. The gun was said to be stolen.
The incident occurred outside a school. The student was apprehended and taken into custody.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the specific actions taken by authorities and the circumstances surrounding the student's attempted disposal of the bag.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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