The Alcorn School District responded to a safety concern at Alcorn Central High School after receiving a tip about a vehicle entering campus, according to district officials.
School and district personnel quickly arrived on the scene and approached the vehicle as it entered school grounds. The vehicle was searched, and a handgun was discovered inside, authorities said.
The firearm was immediately confiscated, and the student was taken into custody by the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department. Officials described the incident as isolated and emphasized that it is now a law enforcement matter.
No additional details were provided, as authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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