A 16-year-old student at Pearl Cohn High School was arrested after school officials discovered a loaded handgun in his backpack. The incident took place in the morning, leading to the involvement of School Resource Officers who subsequently took the 11th grader into custody. The student now faces charges in Juvenile Court for possession of a weapon on school property.
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Increase in Stolen Guns from Nashville Vehicles
The Nashville Police Department reports a significant rise in gun thefts from vehicles, with 750 guns stolen in 2024, which constitutes 73% of all gun thefts in Davidson County. In response, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department initiated a program on February 1, resulting in 905 arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles and firearms, as these stolen items are often linked to further crimes like carjackings and robberies. For more details, residents can visit the MNPD’s Interactive Crime Maps or Online Property Auctions.