Two Students Arrested For Stolen Loaded Gun Found At King High School In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Two students at King High School in Tampa were arrested on Friday after a loaded firearm was discovered on campus.
The incident unfolded when a teacher witnessed one student passing a firearm to another student and immediately alerted the school's resource deputy. When the deputy approached the students, they fled.
Deputies pursued the students and observed 16-year-old Kevin Reese discarding the firearm before surrendering to law enforcement. Further investigation revealed the firearm had been reported stolen in a recent burglary. The teacher identified 14-year-old Arthur Thompson as the student who initially handed the gun to Reese.
Both students were arrested and now face serious charges:
Kevin Reese (16):
Arthur Thompson (14):
"The presence of any weapon on school grounds is deeply concerning and will not be tolerated," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our commitment to safeguarding students and staff across our schools remains steadfast. Those who bring weapons into places where they do not belong will be held accountable."
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