West Ashley Student Arrested with Gun

Police have arrested a West Ashley High School student who reportedly brought a gun and ammunition to school today.

The unidentified 16-year-old was being arrested by deputies on an unrelated Juvenile Court order, but when searched, deputies found the .25 caliber gun and two rounds of ammunition in the teen's pocket, according to a sheriff's statement.

There's no indication the student had any plans to use the weapon, according to deputies.

The student has been charged by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office with family court charges of possession of a weapon on school grounds, unlawful carrying of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to Sheriff's spokesman Maj. James Brady.

Because he's a juvenile, his name has not been disclosed. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Charleston County School Security and the Charleston City Police Department were advised of the incident.