Juvenile charged with possession of weapon by student in Long Beach
On August 10th, 2023 the Long Beach Police Department was contacted by the Long Beach School District in reference to a student bringing a gun to an after-school activity.
The Long Beach Police Department responded and conducted an investigation in conjunction with School Administrators. Information was received about a gun being brought to the after-school function by a student. This information was learned from students who witnessed the incident and reported it.
Through investigation, the gun was located and found to be a pellet gun.
The investigation led to the arrest of a juvenile student who was charged with Possession of Weapon by Student and transported to the Harrison County Youth Detention center.
The Long Beach Police Department would like to commend the School Officials, their officers, and the students who came forward with information which led to a quick and safe resolution to the incident.
