Student arrested after bringing gun to school grounds

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma police arrested a 16-year-old student after finding a gun on him on campus.

The Yuma Police Department said a school resource officer at Yuma High School found the gun on the teenager Wednesday afternoon.

The gun was found in the student’s backpack.

He was arrested and charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds and carrying a deadly weapon under the age of 21.

The 16-year-old is currently in the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center.

Yuma police said no injuries or threats were reported.

If you or anyone else has information about this case, to remain anonymous, contact YPD at 928-373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463.