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8-year-old elementary student locked up for bringing gun to school

8-year-old elementary student locked up for bringing gun to school
Posted at 5:58 PM, Apr 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-18 18:05:29-04

An 8-year-old elementary student has been arrested for bringing a gun to school.

On Wednesday, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and Special Agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), responded to Park Hall Elementary School, located in Park Hall.

Upon their arrival, officers spoke with a school official who was alerted a student was in possession of a handgun.

The official was able to make contact with the male student, later locating a loaded semi automatic handgun from his book bag. 

An investigation revealed the student brought the weapon to school after discovering it inside his residence.

It was learned the boy lived in an off base military housing community. Both of his parents are currently active duty.

The student is being charged as a juvenile for being in possession of a weapon on school property, having a handgun on his person and disturbing school operations.

NCIS investigators are investigating how the student gained access to a firearm.