An 11-year-old student at Malcom C. Hursey Montessori School in North Charleston, S.C., faces charges after reporting a handgun found in their backpack. The child acted responsibly by immediately notifying staff around 9 a.m., with no threats made to anyone.
Incident Response
School staff promptly alerted the North Charleston Police Department School Resource Officer, who recovered the weapon. Initial findings suggest an adult may have placed the gun in the student’s bag without their knowledge. The child was charged with possessing a weapon on school property and minor in possession of a firearm, then released on a promise to appear in court.
School Communication
The school sent an email to families confirming the gun was turned over without incident and that police and district security were quickly involved. Discipline follows district protocol, emphasizing a swift, safe resolution with no reported threats to the community.
