CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A gun was found at Julius Chambers High School Thursday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. A juvenile suspect has been arrested, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The gun was found after classes were dismissed for the day Thursday. The suspect has not been identified because of their age. It was not immediately clear if the suspect was a student.
This is the first gun found on a CMS campus this school year. Other guns have been found at nearby schools outside Charlotte this year.
All CMS high schools have weapon detectors after a record number of guns were found on campus last school year.
In response to Thursday's discovery, Principal Erik Turner released this statement to families:
This is Principal Turner with an important message about a situation that occurred today. A firearm was discovered on campus. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and an investigation is underway.
We are committed to the safety of our entire school community, and invite families speak with your students about the serious consequences of bringing a weapon of any kind to school. It is a violation of the law and the CMS Code of Student Conduct.
If your student feels unsafe at school or suspects dangerous behavior, please tell a trusted adult, or report it via the anonymous Say Something App.
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