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11-year-old threatens children with gun on playground, deputies say
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points : A disturbance at a playground led to the arrest of a young boy. Deputies responded to reports of an armed individual and later found the suspect at his home.
From Alachua County, Fla.: A disturbance at a playground led to the arrest of a young boy. Deputies responded to reports of an armed individual and later found the suspect at his home. An argument had broken out, and a semi-automatic handgun was allegedly involved. The incident did not occur on school grounds, despite being near a high school.
Details of the event are available, including the actions of those involved. An adult called for emergency assistance after a threatening incident occurred.
Further information about the arrest and the events surrounding it can be found through additional reporting.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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