Two 10-year-old students have been arrested for selling guns at a Florida elementary school, police said. The mother of a gun-trafficking boy, a lieutenant, has been placed on leave after shocking accusations came to light.
In February, a deputy’s 10-year-old son agreed to sell a handgun to a classmate for $300. The gun reportedly belonged to the boy’s father, who is now deceased.
Country Oaks Elementary School was placed on a “brief” lockdown Wednesday morning after the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a “suspicious incident” on the campus in Lovell, Florida.
“Hendry County Schools deputies and Hendry County School District officials and school staff quickly investigated the situation and worked together to resolve it,” the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. statement.
Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden said, “The school was placed on a short-term lockdown. Staff and school staff quickly resolved the incident. This was an isolated incident and students, staff, and school administrators were not immediately alerted to the emergency situation.” I want to assure everyone that we have never been in a situation.” danger. “
Police reportedly found ammunition in the backpack of the boy who purchased the gun.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Said The gun was later found under a shed in the backyard of the boy who had purchased the firearm. Police said they also found a bag containing approximately 74 grams of marijuana near the gun.
The two boys were arrested.
The 10-year-old boy was charged with purchase of a firearm by a minor, unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a firearm on school grounds, and possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana.
The deputy’s son was charged with sale of a firearm to a minor, unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a firearm on school grounds, and grand theft of a firearm.
The mother of the boy who sold the gun is a Hendry County deputy. She was placed on administrative leave pending an administrative investigation.
The two 10-year-old students have been in the custody of the Juvenile Justice Department since their arrest.
Hendry County Superintendent Michael Swindle Said“It’s heartbreaking. We are committed to education, but society has led us to this situation. What could have caused this child’s life to end in this situation?” I don’t know what led to this, but this is a very sad situation.”
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