9th Grader Caught With Gun at School

ODESSA, TX – A student was arrested in Odessa after a 9^th grader at Permian High School was found with a gun in his backpack.

According to CBS7, the student has been charged with Places Weapons Prohibited, a third-degree felony.

"We are, once again, thankful for those who reported it. We continue to say – “if you see something, say something” is the most critical element in keeping our schools and our community safe. We will not tolerate weapons on campus and we will always push for the maximum consequences available to us," stated the district in a release.

The student was arrested after a tip on Crime Stoppers led to the discovery of the firearm.