Crime

Boy charged after bringing weapon to East Columbus Magnet Academy, police say

A 13-year-old boy was charged Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly brought a weapon to East Columbus Magnet Academy, authorities said.

He was charged with carrying a weapon on school property.

A Columbus police officer was working part-time at East Columbus Magnet Academy at 6100 Georgetown Drive when a school adminstrator informed her that a student brought a weapon to school. He allegedly had the weapon while waiting for the bus.

No further details were given in the police report.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published December 7, 2017 at 11:08 AM with the headline "Boy charged after bringing weapon to East Columbus Magnet Academy, police say."

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