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Student Brings Gun to School | Lake Charles News
An 18-year-old student at Sam Houston High School brought a stolen firearm onto campus, triggering the school’s weapon detector before school — but staff failed to properly search his backpack. The gun was later recovered after a tip-off led to his arrest. The Calcasieu Parish School Board admitted they dropped the ball, blaming flawed procedures and vowing to retrain staff to prevent future lapses. Pete now faces serious charges for possessing a firearm on school grounds and with a stolen weapon — a stark reminder of how critical safety protocols must be executed flawlessly. Listen in…
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