Gun Found at School Amid Student Fight | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A gun and bullets turned up at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability on the second day of classes, sparking a lockdown after a student fight sparked fears one kid might have had a firearm. Deputies found the weapon in one student’s backpack and ammo on another — now facing juvenile petitions and possible custody. Parents are shaken, some pulling kids out until things calm down. Sheriff Clarence Birkhead praised staff and officers for swift, safe response and urged everyone to report tips via Text-a-Tip. Investigation ongoing with Juvenile Justice involved as authorities dig deeper into…