Student arrested for bringing gun to Curie High School in Archer Heights

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Student arrested for bringing gun to Curie High School
Chicago police said a student was arrested for bringing a gun to Cure High School in Archer Heights Monday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said a student was arrested for bringing a gun to his Archer Heights high school Monday.



Police said they were called to Curie High School around 9:30 a.m. for a 15-year-old boy in possession of a gun.



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School officials said they were told one of the students had brought a gun to school and immediately contacted police.



The teen was taken into custody and charges are pending. No one was injured, school officials said.



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A letter was sent out to parents, saying in part, "I am committed to ensuring a safe and positive environment at school, and I know that situations like this can be concerning for our community."



The Chicago Public Schools Office of Safety and Security is also involved.

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