16-year-old charged after gun found in car at high school, Cleveland County sheriff says

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A 16-year-old Burns High School student is facing charges Friday after a gun was found on campus, the Cleveland County sheriff said.

Another student reported the gun to authorities.

The accused teen consented to a search of their car where a pistol was discovered.

The student was arrested and charged as a juvenile.

An alert was sent to parents about the incident, the sheriff said.

There was no threat to the school, authorities said.

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The identity of the teen was not released due to their age.

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