TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police arrested a 17-year-old boy who allegedly brought a gun to campus at Rincon/University High School Wednesday.
The suspect was booked into Pima County Juvenile Detention Center and faces charges of possession of a gun on school grounds and a minor prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Rincon and University share campus infrastructure at 421 N. Arcadia Ave.
"The situation has been contained and there is no threat to the campus," Rincon/University administration said in a message to parents.
The message continued that TUSD School Safety and police would remain on campus the rest of the day.
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