CHARGED: 3 men carry air-gun on high school campus | Children

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Three men were charged Tuesday for carrying an air gun on campus and for having marijuana.

According to officials, three men in their 20s went to Whiteville High School Tuesday afternoon and showed a gun to a couple of students.

The school went on lockdown and police responded in large amounts, but the three young men were gone.

Officials said the group was found minutes later at the tattoo parlor on S. Madison Street.

Authorities searched their vehicle and seized an air gun that resembled a police duty weapon. Marijuana was also found on one of the men.

They were arrested and charged with misdemeanor gun on school campus and possession of marijuana.

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