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Mother charged after 6-year-old found with loaded gun on school bus
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Authorities took a loaded gun away from the 6-year-old. A child's possession of a firearm on a school bus led to the arrest of a parent.
A child's possession of a firearm on a school bus led to the arrest of a parent. Authorities took a loaded gun away from the 6-year-old. The gun, an AR pistol, was found to have been improperly secured at home.
The child's mother was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. She was taken into custody and is awaiting a bond hearing.
Further details about the incident are available, including the events that unfolded after the gun was discovered on the bus.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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