Student finds handgun in middle school restroom in Okeechobee

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) – A gun was discovered in the restroom of a middle school in Okeechobee on Thursday. A student at Yearling Middle School discovered a handgun in a restroom stall on Thursday, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). The student immediately alerted school staff, who secured the weapon to ensure the safety of the school.

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