COVINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A 9-year-old was cited for bringing a weapon to school in Covington.

School administration at Charger Academy notified law enforcement of a report of a weapon brought to school by a 4th grade student on Wednesday.

The student’s backpack was searched and a pellet gun was found inside.

The 9-year-old’s parents were notified and an investigation was launched.

Covington police reported the findings to Tennessee Homeland Security and further investigation revealed the student made threatening statements on a video call the day before the weapon was brought to school.

The student was cited by Tipton County Juvenile Court for threat of mass violence and carrying a weapon on school property.

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