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29-05-2025
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Former Union County student charged for allegedly possessing a weapon on school campus
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A former Porter Ridge High School student was arrested for allegedly having a weapon on the school campus. On May 25, Union County deputies were notified of reports that 19-year-old Amen Sankar drove to the high school, parked under the covered walkway near the entrance and took photos of his car. Sankar allegedly removed an AR-15-style rifle from the car and took more photos displaying the weapon just feet from the school's main entrance. These images were later shared on his Snapchat account, deputies say. Fortunately, the school was not in session and the campus was occupied at the time. Parents were notified of the incident by Union County Public Schools on the same day. Earlier this week, Sankar was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on a school campus. He was transported to the detention center and issued a $5,000 bond, which he has since posted. Sheriff Eddie Cathey addressed the incident, stating, 'The safety of our schools and the well-being of our students, staff, and community will always be a top priority for this office. Weapons are not permitted on school campuses, with the only exceptions being those specifically allowed and properly secured under North Carolina General Statutes. There is no excuse for violating these laws. This office will continue to respond swiftly, decisively, and without hesitation to any threat, act of violence, or unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds.' This is an ongoing investigation, and detectives request that anyone with information related to this case call our main office at (704) 283-3789. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Former student arrested for bringing AR-15-style rifle to Union County school campus
A former student has been arrested for bringing a gun to a school campus, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office. On May 25, deputies said 19-year-old Amen Sankar drove to Porter Ridge High School, parked under the covered walkway near the entrance, and took photographs of his vehicle. ALSO REAd: CMS revamp communication protocol after mass shooting threats Sankar allegedly then removed an AR-15-style rifle from the vehicle and took additional photos displaying the firearm just feet from the school's main entrance. These images were later shared via his Snapchat account, according to deputies. However, school was not in session, and the campus was unoccupied. Parents were then notified about the incident by the district. Deputies said Sankar was quickly identified and arrested. He was then charged with possession of a weapon on a school campus. 'The safety of our schools and the well-being of our students, staff, and community will always be a top priority for this office. Weapons are not permitted on school campuses, with the only exceptions being those specifically allowed and properly secured under North Carolina General Statutes. There is no excuse for violating these laws. This office will continue to respond swiftly, decisively, and without hesitation to any threat, act of violence, or unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds,' said Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey. Sankar received a $5,000 secured bond and has since been released. However, the investigation into the case is ongoing. VIDEO: CMS revamp communication protocol after mass shooting threats
