Release posted on 04-13-23 at 3:47 p.m.

A 17-year-old, 12th grader at Gibbs High School has been charged with bringing a gun on school property.

About 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, officers went to Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S., to check on a call about a fight near the baseball fields. When officers arrived, the fight had ended but officers were able to spot the students involved.

One student was seen removing his backpack and handing it off to another student. Officers immediately stepped in and took possession of the backpack. A handgun was found inside. The weapon was determined to have been stolen.

The student was taken into custody.