Delaware student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school: state police

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A teen is facing felony charges after a gun incident at a high school in Delaware Tuesday morning.

Students were beginning classes when a School Resource Officer received a tip that a student brought a gun to William Penn High School.

Police say the student was quickly found and searched, revealing a loaded firearm in their backpack.

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The student, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody and charged with felony weapons charges.

None of the school's students or staff were injured, according to police.