LCSO arrests 15-year-old Leon High student for bringing 'stun gun' to campus

A Leon High School student was arrested for having a weapon on campus.

Just four days into the new school year, a 15-year-old girl posted a photo of herself with a firearm on social media, causing administration to conduct a threat assessment, according to a Leon County Sheriff's Office news release.

"The deputy and school staff contacted the student on school property and school staff searched her belongings," LCSO wrote in an online post to Facebook. "A small can of pepper spray and an electronic weapon (stun gun) were discovered in her purse."

The student was charged Thursday with felony possession of a weapon on campus and was transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.

"Parents and guardians are urged to have open and candid discussions with their children regrading the importance of adhering to the district's zero tolerance policy for weapons on campus," LCSO said.

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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Leon High student faces charges for bringing 'stun gun' to campus