A 16-year-old student at Lakewood High School in Sumter County, SC, was detained after officials discovered a BB gun in their backpack during a routine metal detector check. The incident occurred on Monday and has prompted the sheriff’s office to classify the act as both “foolish and illegal,” highlighting the importance of school safety measures that effectively caught the prohibited item.
The student was processed by the school resource officer and subsequently released to their mother, although it remains unclear if the teenager will face any charges or disciplinary actions from the school. Sheriff Anthony Dennis expressed gratitude that the school’s safety protocols functioned properly, but the investigation continues to determine the student’s motive for bringing the firearm to school.
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