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Lynchburg: Three students charged in gun incident at middle school

Crystal Graham
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Three students have been charged in the gun possession incident at Sandusky Middle School in Lynchburg on Monday.

All three students were 14-year-old males. The names of the juveniles have not been released.

Those charged include the student who brought the stolen gun to school, a student who purchased the gun and an additional boy who allegedly handled the gun.

14-year-old male student, who brought the gun to school

  • Larceny of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm on school property
  • Possession of a firearm under 18

14-year-old male student, who purchased the gun

  • Possession of a firearm on school property
  • Possession of a firearm under 18

14-year-old male student, who handled the gun

  • Possession of a firearm on school property
  • Possession of a firearm under 18

The middle school was on lockdown Monday morning, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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