Boy, 12, brings handgun to middle school in Pearland, police say

PEARLAND, Texas – Police said a 12-year-old boy brought a gun to school on Monday.

The Alexander Middle School student will be charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon.

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Police said the boy had an unloaded handgun in his backpack.

Pearland police officers were able to secure the weapon and no one was hurt.