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Student Caught with Loaded Guns at Ridgeway High School

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Updated: 10/04/2012 12:15 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Memphis police took a Ridgeway High School student into custody Tuesday after he was caught with two loaded guns in his car.

Officers received an anonymous tip on Tuesday, October 2 that a 17-year-old student had weapons in his vehicle parked in the school lot. After the principle took the suspect's keys, police found a black duffel bag in the backseat containing a loaded 9mm Ruger, a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson and a box of ammunition.

The teen was taken to Juvenile Court on two charges of Carrying a Weapon on School Property. The student has also been recommended for expulsion.

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Suburb - 10/4/2012 3:45 PM
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What is this kid thinking?! Havin a gun on school property? I feel like there needs to be strict consequences and yes. expelled for the year is needed as well. We must STOP taking these incidents lightly and giving a slap on the wrist!!
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