A Lansing-area mom is livid after learning that her 11-year-old son has been expelled for disarming a classmate who brought a gun to school. Savitra McClurkin says her son acted to protect classmates and is frustrated by the school’s decision to indefinitely kick him out.
11-Year-Old Lansing Boy Expelled from School
McClurkin tells WILX-TV her son was expelled from Dwight Rich School of the Arts following the May 2025 incident. The Lansing School District confirmed the expulsion, citing Michigan law regarding dangerous weapons on school property.
Story at a Glance
- Who: 11-year-old student, Lansing
- What: Expelled for disarming a classmate with a gun
- Where: Dwight Rich School of the Arts
- Parent Reaction: Mother says he acted to protect classmates
According to McClurkin, her son took the gun apart and threw away the bullets, but…..