A Central Florida student was arrested for bringing a gun to school.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested the student from Spoto High School, in Riverview near Tampa, for bringing a firearm to school. School administrators and an HCSO School Resource Deputy made contact with 16-year-old Charles Lanorris Wallace Jr. after receiving a tip that he had a firearm on campus last month.
After searching the backpack, deputies discovered a pistol with a loaded magazine containing seven 9mm rounds; however, the firearm did not have a round in the chamber.
“I am thankful for the quick actions of our deputy and the school staff. Their response stopped a potentially dangerous situation before anyone was harmed,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Let me be clear: weapons will never be tolerated in our schools. Parents, talk to your children and make sure they understand that bringing a weapon to school is not only illegal, it puts lives at risk.”…