North Central College student accused of bringing loaded gun to Naperville campus: police

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A North Central College student is facing charges for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to campus.

Prosecutors say Kurtis Cruz, 18, of Merrillville had the gun in a dorm room early Saturday morning.

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He's charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.

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Cruz is due back in court next month.

He's being held, pending trial.

"A college campus is supposed to be a safe place for learning and growth, not a place where students and staff alike have to be concerned for their personal safety," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said. "The allegation that Mr. Cruz was in possession of a fully loaded weapon with a twenty-six-capacity extended magazine on a college campus is very alarming."