Murfreesboro Man Charged for Gun at Schools

Austin Diller, a 22-year-old man, was arrested after openly carrying a handgun at two Murfreesboro elementary schools, John Pittard and Erma Siegel, on November 11, 2024. Diller entered the schools seeking enrollment information for a younger sibling, and staff noticed the firearm as he was leaving. No students or staff were in danger, but the schools were put on a soft lockdown as a precaution while authorities located him. Diller was tracked down using License Plate Reader cameras and was arrested at his home on felony charges for possession of a firearm on school property. He was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on December 16. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in schools.