Jackson Local third grader accused of bringing loaded firearm to school, making threats
JACKSON TWP. – A Sauder Elementary third grader was charged with two felonies after being accused of bringing a loaded .45-caliber handgun to school in a bookbag and making threats against another student and the school resource officer, authorities said.
The 10-year-old was charged May 16 with inducing panic, a second-degree felony, and illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon, a fifth-degree felony, and taken to the Stark Attention Center, Jackson Township police said.
Authorities said the investigation is continuing and additional arrests may occur. The Canton Repository isn't naming the student because of their age.
In a statement to parents, Jackson Local Superintendent Chris DiLoretto said a student alerted authorities. Police arrived at the school around 12:30 p.m. at 7503 Mudbrook St. NW.
According to police, the school resource officer confronted the student and took control of the firearm. The weapon was secured by the school resource officer without harm to any students or staff.
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"Thanks to the swift and responsible actions of those involved, all students are safe," DiLoretto said in the statement. "This is now a law enforcement matter, and we are working in full coordination as they conduct a thorough investigation."
DiLoretto encouraged parents to have age-appropriate conversations with their children about the importance of speaking up when they feel unsafe.
"We know that hearing this news is distressing. We want to reassure you that the safety and well-being of your children is our highest priority," he said. "Our district's safety protocols were followed and worked as designed. We appreciate our student seeing something and saying something."
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Contact Amy at 330-775-1135 or amy.knapp@indeonline.com.
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