A 16-year-old student at Statesville High School was arrested after a loaded 9mm handgun was found in his backpack when he triggered a metal detector upon entering the school. The incident occurred on September 9, 2024, and no injuries or threats were reported. The firearm was securely seized, leading to charges of Felony Possession of a Firearm on Educational Property against the student, whose identity has not been disclosed. In a separate incident, a 14-year-old freshman at Hillsboro High School was also arrested for bringing a loaded handgun from home to school, following a tip from another student. Additionally, a student at Thrasher School in Booneville, Mississippi, was taken into custody after allegedly pointing a loaded 9mm handgun at another student in a bathroom but fired no shots. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding firearm access among minors in school environments.