St. Petersburg police say a 15-year-old Gibbs High School freshman was arrested after school staff discovered a handgun concealed in his clothing. The ninth-grader faces felony charges of possession of a weapon on school property and unlawful carry of a concealed firearm. Authorities said the incident began when a staff member alerted the campus School Resource Officer.
WHO:A 15-year-old Gibbs High School freshman; St. Petersburg Police Department; campus School Resource Officer; school staff
WHAT:Arrest and felony charges after a handgun was found concealed on a student at Gibbs High School
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET
WHERE:Gibbs High School, St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY:A school staff member alerted the campus School Resource Officer after the student appeared to be hiding a gun in his clothes.
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