Schools

Eighth-Grader Brings Loaded Gun to Ridgeview Charter Middle School

Fulton County Schools said the Sandy Springs student in possession of the gun will be accountable to the full extent of the law.

Ridgeview Charter Middle School staff found an eighth grade student in possession of a loaded gun on Monday.

The gun was confiscated. The student was removed from school and will face a disciplinary tribunal hearing, according to a letter to parents obtained by Channel 2 News.

According to the news story, another student told teachers of the gun. A statement from Fulton County Schools said the student in possession of the gun will be accountable to the full extent of the law. 

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