Official: Lumberton freshman suspended for bringing gun to school, criminal charges likely

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) – A student at Lumberton Senior High School brought a handgun to school Friday, according to officials.

Dr. Glen Burnette III, spokesperson for the Public Schools of Robeson County, said the school principal received a tip that led to the search of a 14-year-old freshman.

The tip, the spokesperson added, came from another student.

In addition to the handgun, school officials reportedly found bullets in the freshman’s desk.

According to Burnette III, the student was detained by school resource officers and will be suspended for 365 days.

The school district anticipates criminal charges to be filed.

Six other guns were found at schools across the district this academic year, including two at elementary schools.

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