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Virginia Parents Arrested After Third-Grader Brings Gun to School
A pair of Virginia parents were arrested after their third-grade son took an unsecured handgun from their home, placed it in his backpack, and brought it to school, where it accidentally discharged during class, according to officials.
Ciara Armstead, 36, and Terrence Carroll Jr., 34, were charged with recklessly leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm in a manner that endangered the life or limb of a child under 14 (a misdemeanor) and willfully or negligently causing or permitting the life of a child to be endangered (a felony).
The incident occurred at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County on Monday. According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the child found the unsecured handgun at home and placed it in his backpack before heading to school.
Shortly before 11 a.m., the boy reached into his backpack during class to retrieve something and inadvertently pulled the trigger, causing the gun to fire.
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The teacher immediately evacuated all 26 students from the classroom and notified the School Resource Officer. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported among students or staff.
The sheriff’s office stated that their investigation revealed the child had no intent to harm anyone.
Ciara Armstead and Terrence Carroll Jr. were released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. They are scheduled for arraignment on Friday in Spotsylvania County Juvenile Domestic Court.
The child is not facing charges in connection with the incident.
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