Student accused of bringing loaded gun to Mont Pleasant Middle School

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A seventh grade student has been arrested after police said he brought a loaded gun to school on Friday.

Police went to Mont Pleasant Middle School around 1 p.m. Friday for a report of a gun being found by school staff. Police said a student had a loaded .45 caliber handgun in his backpack.

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School staff took the backpack, and the student was taken into custody.