Student charged for bringing handgun to Marvin Ridge High School, sheriff says

A student at Marvin Ridge High School was caught with a handgun Thursday morning, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said a school resource officer got a tip that a student had a firearm, and it was found within five minutes.

UCSO said a loaded 9mm handgun was concealed on the student, and he was taken into custody. The student wasn’t identified because of his age, but the sheriff’s office said he was a boy.

According to the sheriff’s office, the student didn’t harm or threaten any other students or staff members before the gun was found.

UCSO said the student is facing a felony charge of possession of a weapon on a school campus.

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Marvin Ridge High School Principal Matt Lasher said students were safe in class, and the school would continue on a normal schedule for the rest of the day.

The principal sent a reminder to parents that guns and weapons aren’t allowed in school.

Authorities said they’re investigating how the student got the weapon.

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