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Normandy School Official Used Stun Gun On 14-Year-Old: Police
The student suffered red welts. The security official was arrested.

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The student suffered red welts. The security official was arrested.

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As with the walkouts last month, students called for stricter gun laws and safer schools.
Police did not say what caused the crash.