HOXIE, Ark. (AP) — Prosecutors say a 16-year-old student who took a flare gun to Hoxie High School won't be charged as an adult in the incident.
Prosecutor Henry Boyce says the male student will be charged in juvenile court with bringing a prohibited article to school.
Police say the teen brought a pistol-style, German-model flare gun onto the Hoxie campus on Jan. 29. Authorities say the teen didn't threaten anyone and told police that he brought the flare gun to school by mistake.
The Jonesboro Sun reports (http://is.gd/trsglE ) that the teen has a previous criminal history and officials say he likely won't return to Hoxie High School.
Since the incident, the district has increased its school security efforts. Officials say the school is considering drills to simulate an active shooter on campus.
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Information from: The Jonesboro Sun, http://www.jonesborosun.com
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