Three students at East High School were arrested following the discovery of firearms during a random search conducted by the school’s administration. The search revealed two students, both in the 11th grade and aged 16 and 17, with guns in their backpacks. The students attempted to discard their backpacks as Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) security conducted the search, but the bags were retrieved and found to contain handguns along with other items.
The 16-year-old student was taken into custody and faces charges of juvenile handgun possession, carrying a weapon on school property, possession of drugs, and possession within a drug-free school zone. The 17-year-old was also arrested and charged with juvenile handgun possession, carrying a weapon on school property, and possession of burglary tools.
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Further investigation led to the discovery of a third handgun inside the vehicle of a 12th-grade student, aged 17. This student was arrested and charged with juvenile handgun possession and carrying a weapon on school property.
For more information, visit the [Nashville government website](https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/East%20High%20Recovery.png).
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