Aurora student arrested for bringing gun to Overland High School

AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) -- Police have detained a student after he allegedly brought a loaded gun to Overland High School in Aurora on Wednesday, May 13.

Aurora Police Department (APD) reports that just after 8:40 a.m., a 17-year-old student was spotted with a gun while in the hallways of the high school. Police say someone noticed the weapon and shouted to staff, who then chased the teen and tackled him to the ground.

The school was put on lockdown, and the student was taken into custody for possession of a firearm, which police confirmed was not stolen.

APD says no one was injured and no shots were fired.

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