Crime
14-Year-Old Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to Hillsboro High School in Nashville
A freshman student at Hillsboro High School was taken into custody on Friday morning after being found in possession of a firearm.
According to Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), a student tip alerted administrators to the presence of the weapon.
Upon searching the 14-year-old student’s belongings, school officials discovered a firearm in his bag.
While there is no evidence suggesting that the student intended to use the weapon on campus, the school was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure while the building was thoroughly searched.
The lockdown was subsequently lifted.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has charged the student with carrying a weapon on school property. The student reportedly stated that they obtained the firearm from a drawer at home.
Tennessee Representative John Ray Clemmons expressed his frustration and concern regarding the incident on X, stating, “It’s a terrible day for any parent when their child’s school goes into lockdown due to a firearm. I’m sick and tired of this nonsense. The majority of Tennesseans feel the same way. We must take decisive action to protect our children and families.”
Crime
Dedric Page arrested and charged in fatal shooting of 7-year-old Quazariya Williams in Maxton
The shooting stemmed from a dispute between Page and the victim’s mother.
A 31-year-old man, Dedric Page, has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl in Maxton, North Carolina.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Page allegedly fired shots into a car containing five people, including the young victim, Quazariya G. Williams.
The girl later succumbed to her injuries at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Page was arrested shortly after the shooting and is currently being held without bond on the murder charge.
He is also facing charges of discharging a weapon into occupied property and possession of a firearm by a felon.
The shooting stemmed from a dispute between Page and the victim’s mother.