Suspect brings weapons into Whitehaven High School football game, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis Police Department has a suspect in custody accused of bringing a gun to a school game.

According to MPD, officers spoke with an MSCS School Resource Officer (SRO) who told them the suspect jumped the fence to enter a football game at the Whitehaven High School stadium.

MPD also says the school district has a no backpack policy during school events.

The school official told police the suspect was sitting in the stadium bleachers during the packed football game on school property, carrying a black backpack.

After searching the suspect, the school officer found a handgun in the room.

The suspect was arrested and taken to the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center.

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