Student charged after carrying loaded gun into school

COLUMBUS – For the second time in as many school days, police have charged a Columbus high school student with trying to bring a loaded weapon to school.

Bertone Lin, 18, was detained Monday after a school resource officer and staff members at South High School became aware that he had a handgun in the building.

The school was placed on a lockdown while Lin was questioned. Police say he provided statements that led to the weapon’s recovery.

Lin was charged with conveying a deadly weapon into a school zone.

Police say his case will be referred to the Franklin County prosecutor.

A 17-year-old student was arrested Friday after trying to bring a handgun into Northland High School.