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crime1 year ago

11-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Bringing Loaded Gun to Middle School

An 11-year-old boy was arrested in Arizona after bringing a loaded gun into Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, prompting a lockdown. The school resource officer confirmed the gun was real and loaded, and the campus was swept for additional weapons. The boy is facing charges for possessing a firearm as a minor, having a deadly weapon on school grounds, and recklessly handling a deadly weapon. The school confirmed it was an isolated incident and stated that there is no threat to the community.

transportation-security2 years ago

Multiple Guns Intercepted at Various US Airports by TSA Officers

TSA officers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport stopped a man from bringing a loaded gun onto a plane after detecting the firearm during the screening process. The Birmingham Police were called, and the weapon was confiscated. Bringing firearms and prohibited items in carry-on luggage is strictly prohibited, and individuals who violate this rule may face federal financial civil penalties and the revocation of TSA PreCheck eligibility. This incident marks the 49th firearm detected at the airport this year, highlighting the importance of adhering to proper firearm transportation guidelines.

transportation2 years ago

Record-Breaking Number of Guns Seized at Airports on Busiest Travel Day

A loaded gun was seized at Pittsburgh International Airport on the busiest day in TSA history. The incident involved a man from Lima, Ohio, who attempted to bring a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on backpack. The TSA screened over 2.8 million travelers that day, the highest volume since its establishment in 2001. This year is on track to surpass the number of loaded guns found in 2021 and 2022 at the airport, with 21 already confiscated in 2023. Travelers are reminded to familiarize themselves with proper firearm packing procedures and to never bring firearms in carry-on luggage.