Teen charged with bringing handgun to Prince George’s Co. school

A 15-year-old is accused of bringing a gun to school in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Prince George’s County police said security personnel at Lanham’s DuVal High School found out the teen had a weapon just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.



Security searched the student and found a handgun.

In a news release, police said the School Resource Officer was notified and that an investigation into the incident continues.

The teen is facing four separate charges related to possession of a firearm and carrying a weapon on school property.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is a D.C. native dedicated to journalism. He is a reporter and the creator, host and producer of the original WTOP podcast, “DMV Download.” The podcast debuted in 2022. On the show, Garrett takes a weekly look at the biggest stories and ideas in the D.C. region.

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