Gun found in 14-year-old’s backpack at Northwoods Middle School, police say

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A loaded firearm was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Northwoods Middle School, according to the North Charleston Police Department.

Preliminary information released by police states that Northwoods Middle administration and a School Resource Officer successfully recovered a firearm from inside a students backpack during a search conducted by school administration.

They state that it is important to note that there was no threats of any violence at the time, and the search was carried out in accordance with the school’s protocols…

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