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Teen Brought Gun To High School Football Game: Report

The teen was arrested, according to a report.

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A 16-year-old brought a gun to a local high school football​ game and has been arrested, according to WFSB 3 TV.
A 16-year-old brought a gun to a local high school football​ game and has been arrested, according to WFSB 3 TV. (Patch Graphics)

GRISWOLD, CT — A 16-year-old brought a gun to a local high school football game and has been arrested, according to WFSB 3 TV.

Griswold Public Schools Superintendent Sean McKenna told WFSB 3 TV that on Friday night a teen, who is not a student in the district, possessed a gun. The teen was quickly taken into custody, WFSB 3 TV reported.

School officials said the teen was involved in a "threatening incident," WFSB 3 TV reported.

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McKenna said “this was an isolated incident," while adding authorities are continuing to investigate, WTNH News 8 reported.

Read more at WFSB 3 TV.

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