Crime News Metro/State

14-year-old boy charged after bringing loaded gun into North Side school, police say

The teen was charged with possessing a concealed weapon, a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, according to Chicago police.

By Dan Haar

A 14-year-old boy has been charged after bringing a loaded gun into a school on the North Side, police said.

The teen was charged with possessing a concealed weapon, a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, according to Chicago police.

He was arrested Wednesday in the 4400 block of North Beacon Street in Sheridan Park.

No other information was released by police.

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