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Six-Year-Old Ohio Boy Brought Loaded Semi-Automatic Gun to School: Police

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The 6-year-old allegedly brought the gun to Kids Care Elementary School inside his backpack, according to police.

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A 6-year-old Ohio boy allegedly brought a loaded semi-automatic gun to school on Wednesday, according to police. Columbus Division of Police said officers received a call from Kids Care Elementary School on Wednesday, claiming a 6-year-old student brought a loaded semi-automatic gun hidden inside his backpack. The student, who has not been identified, allegedly told another student about the gun, who later notified a teacher. Police said the child has been taken into protective custody and the gun, which has been seized, was reported missing by a family member. Charges have not been filed against the 6-year-old because of his age, according to police.

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