09/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/06/2024 11:11
A student's tip led to the recovery of a loaded handgun this morning at Hillsboro High School.
Following up on the information provided, school administrators searched a 14-year-old freshman's bag and located the weapon. He is charged in Juvenile Court with carrying a gun on school property.
The student reported that he had taken the gun from a drawer at home.