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A 5-year-old brought the gun to Westside Elementary School in his backpack and it discharged in the cafeteria. Nobody was injured.
Originally posted by spartacus699
That was a toy gun that you buy at the dollar store with caps that make loud popping sounds. Apparently even those are considered leathal weapons these days.
Originally posted by AmberLeaf
Wow, how mental is this!
A 5-year-old brought the gun to Westside Elementary School in his backpack and it discharged in the cafeteria. Nobody was injured.
How does a 5 year old kid get hold of a loaded firearm that has the safety off? Mental, im dumbfounded, amazed, shocked. The parents should be prosecuted
Originally posted by CB328
More proof that people shouldn't have guns- they are much more likely to cause harm than good.
The parents should be prosecuted
Shelby County Schools released the following statement:
"This morning at Westside Elementary School, a Kindergarten student brought a firearm to school in his backpack. While waiting for the opening bell in the cafeteria, the firearm discharged accidentally inside the child's backpack. Nobody was injured, and staff immediately took possession of the backpack. SCS Security and the Memphis Police Department responded quickly, and the matter is now under investigation. There is no evidence at this time of harmful intent; however, weapons of any kind are prohibited on campuses, and this student will be disciplined in accordance with the state's zero tolerance policy. The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. Staff is trained to handle emergency situations, and all students were kept safe and calm while this matter was handled."