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Cook County, IL – A firearm was found inside a student’s backpack Monday morning at Medgar Evers Elementary School, prompting a swift police response, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said that at approximately 10:50 a.m. on Jan. 15, deputies were notified after school staff discovered a handgun during a routine check. The school is located in the Markham area of Cook County, and no injuries were reported…