Student finds firearm, prompting quick action from school officials and law enforcement.

A Florida mother was arrested and is facing multiple charges after a handgun was found in her child’s backpack at Coppergate Elementary School. The incident, which occurred at the start of the school day, led to the school being placed on a “secure status” as authorities investigated.

According to a report from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, a student at the school opened their backpack and discovered a gun inside. The student immediately notified a teacher, who then alerted school supervisors and law enforcement. The weapon was quickly confiscated by deputies, and an investigation began.

The investigation revealed that the child’s parents, who do not live together, were at the center of the inci

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