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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - An 11-year-old girl was arrested earlier this week in Volusia County after she allegedly made a post on social media saying she would be bringing a gun to DeLand Middle School.

FOX 35 News is choosing not to name the girl or show her face, as she is a minor.

What we know:

The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) says the 11-year-old girl posted about bringing a gun to school in a Snapchat group chat on Tuesday. Deputies say the chat included several other sixth-graders at DeLand Middle School.

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The VSO received a Fortify Tip around 9:40 p.m. and immediately started an investigation.

The girl was taken into custody overnight on two felony charges. She was transported to the Family Resource Center for processing befor

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