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Teen charged after entering Nashville high school with gun in backpack, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Colleen Guerry , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Multiple charges have been filed against the teen. A 15-year-old student is accused of bringing a firearm to school.
A 15-year-old student is accused of bringing a firearm to school. The gun was reportedly concealed in a backpack. Multiple charges have been filed against the teen.
Further information about the incident is available. A high school was the scene of the alleged offense.
The incident occurred on a Monday morning, according to reports. Details about the case can be found through the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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