Atascocita HS student brought gun to campus, district reports

HUMBLE, Texas - A student at Atascocita High School was found with a gun in their backpack on Friday, according to the school district 

Humble ISD states the school principal was notified a student may have brought a weapon on campus and began an investigation.

School officials were able to identify the student and when questioning them, the student attemper to run away from administrators and police, but was detained. Officials did find a gun in the student's backpack.

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Police placed the student in company and was removed from the campus.

Under the Texas law and the District's Code of Conduct, students will face expulsion for bringing a weapon on campus.

According to the district, evidence is being presented to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. It is unknown if charges will be filed.