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Student charged after gun found at high school in Dyersburg

Handgun

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A high school student in Dyersburg was arrested and charged Monday after a gun was found at the school.

Police say a 16-year-old Dyersburg High School student was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The student was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by the DPD School Resource Officer assigned to the school.


No injuries were reported.

The juvenile is being held at the McDowell Detention Center pending juvenile court action.