Worthing HS student accused of bringing gun, loaded magazine to campus

The mugshot of Shane Evans, who is accused of bringing a gun to the Worthing Senior High School campus. (KPRC2)

HOUSTON – A Worthing Senior High School student was arrested and charged after authorities said he brought a handgun and a loaded magazine to campus.

According to authorities, Shane Isiah Evans, a sophomore, brought a 9 mm handgun and a magazine with 16 rounds to campus.

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Authorities said Evans admitted to possessing the weapon after he was pulled out of class by an assistant principal.

Evans, 17, was charged with carrying a prohibited weapon in a prohibited place, which is a felony.

“The concern I have is that this occurred at a school, and there’s been enough horrible things happen at school over the last few years,” the judge said.

Evans' bond was set at $5,000.


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