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.
STUDENT ARRESTED FOR BRINGING A GUN TO SCHOOL: 18-year-old Bertone Lin was arrested at South High a school. A gun was recovered. Investigation ongoing by CPD’s Gun Crimes Unit. pic.twitter.com/ks1qOH8tPh
— Columbus Division of Police (@ColumbusPolice) September 30, 2019
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.