TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) \u2014 A 17-year-old student is facing a weapons charge after authorities say an airsoft pistol was found in the student’s backpack at Rickards High School.<\/p>\n
According to the Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office, a student alerted a school administrator Thursday, Oct. 15, after seeing what appeared to be a firearm on campus.<\/p>\n
WATCH REPORT BELOW: <\/p>\n
Teen arrested for bringing gun to Rickards High School in Tallahassee<\/p>\n
A school resource deputy was notified, and an administrator identified the 17-year-old and conducted an administrative search of the student’s backpack. Authorities said the search uncovered a black metal airsoft pistol.<\/p>\n
The student, who is in ninth grade, was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.<\/p>\n
The sheriff\u2019s office said the teenager was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. The student will also face discipline under the Leon County Schools Student Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n
Following the incident, the sheriff’s office encouraged parents and guardians to talk with their children about the consequences of bringing weapons to school and the importance of maintaining a safe learning environment.<\/p>\n
Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n