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Newport News student arrested after bringing gun to school

The 16-year-old student was arrested and charged with Possession of Firearm on School Property and Underage Possession of a Firearm.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department arrested a Woodside High School student who brought a gun into school.

On Wednesday, the school resource officer was told by a staff member that a student had a gun inside his backpack.

Police said the student was removed from class, and a gun was found where the staff members said it was, in his backpack.

The 16-year-old student was taken into custody by police, and he was charged with Possession of Firearm on School Property and Underage Possession of a Firearm. 

Newport News Police Department said the student was taken to Juvenile Detention.

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