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Davenport West Student Arrested for Gun Possession at School
A Davenport West student has been arrested.
According to the QC Times, the student's decision to vape during class Tuesday led to an arrest for possessing a gun on school grounds.
The QC Times reports, Davenport police confirmed a 15-year-old West student was arrested for possessing a weapon in school, a Class D felony. According to the Times,
"In a letter, Davenport West Principal Cory Williams told West parents a student was caught vaping during second block and removed from class. Following district policies, the student's locker and person were searched by an associate principal and a security officer. They found a gun in the student's backpack."
Police said an investigation continues.
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