A Florida mother is facing serious charges after allegedly placing a loaded firearm in her young child’s backpack and instructing the child to deliver it to their father.
The incident occurred on Aug. 13 at Coppergate Elementary School, also known as Coppergate School of the Arts, in Middleburg, Clay County.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the child discovered the weapon upon arriving at school and immediately alerted a teacher, who contacted authorities.
As a precaution, the school was placed on a temporary “secure status,” allowing instruction to continue while restricting movement in and out of the building…