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Teen Arrested For Bringing Loaded Gun To Madison High School

Loaded Handgun Found In Possession Of La Follette High School Student

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A student has been arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to a Madison high school.

La Follette High School Principal Sean Storch said in an email to parents that after officials learned the student possibly had a gun Wednesday, the educational resource officer confronted the teen who initially resisted being taken into custody.

Storch said a .22-caliber handgun was found by the officer. Officials say the student didn’t make any threats against individuals or the school. Madison police say the handgun was loaded with ammunition.

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The student was taken to the Dane County Juvenile Reception Center.

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