The Brief

An 11-year-old boy was arrested for bringing a pistol to Liberty Ridge Middle School in Spanaway.

The gun was found in his backpack after a student reported seeing it on the bus.

The boy accessed the firearm using a key to a family member's safe; further security measures are being discussed.

SPANAWAY, Wash. - An 11-year-old boy was arrested for bringing a gun to his middle school in Pierce County Tuesday morning.

What we know:

The boy was a student of Liberty Ridge Middle School in Spanaway , Washington.

Around 7:50 a.m., a student reported seeing another student with a pistol in his backpack while riding the bus. A staff member was notified, who then contacted Pierce County school resource officers.

The student suspect was detained by campus security. Upon searchi

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