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Teen arrested for bringing BB gun to North Las Vegas middle school

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas police say a 16-year-old has been arrested for bringing a BB gun to school.

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The teen is also charged with being in possession of a stun gun.

Police say the boy brought the weapons to Sedway Middle School in North Las Vegas but he's not a student there.

A parent called officers to report one of the teenagers had a gun, according to authorities.

The teen has been charged with:

  • Loitering about school with a firearm (BB Gun)
  • Possession of an electronic stun gun device
  • Disturbing the peace
  • Obstruction of a police officer

No injuries were reported.

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