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Teen Accused of Bringing Loaded Gun to Florida Middle School

Deputies say a 13-year-old Florida boy is accused of bringing a loaded gun to his middle school.

Harllee Middle School officials tell news outlets they received information on Thursday that the teen had a firearm on campus. Manatee County Sheriff's deputies found the weapon and a small amount of marijuana in the boy's backpack.

The boy told investigators he found the gun on the side of the road.

He's charged with possession of a firearm on school property, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.

Manatee County school district spokesman Mike Barber tells the Bradenton Herald the student will be either expelled or reassigned to another school.

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