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Calhoun Community High School student arrested after bringing semi-automatic handgun to school

The 19-year-old student was not a valid concealed pistol license holder.
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CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — A Calhoun Community High School student was arrested Monday for bringing a loaded semi-automatic handgun to the school. 

Deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department found the .380 caliber gun in the 19-year-old's car around 2:40 p.m., according to their press release. 

The student, who was not identified by authorities, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and a violation of the weapon-free school zone statute. He is also not a valid concealed pistol license holder. 

Authorities do not believe there was ever a threat to the school, as it was already dismissed for the day. 

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