8th Grader Arrested for Bringing Gun and Knife to Azalea Middle School

St. Petersburg, FL — A 13-year-old 8th-grade student at Azalea Middle School was arrested today after authorities discovered a gun and a kitchen knife in his backpack.

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, there were no threats made to students or the school, either verbally or in writing.

The student now faces two charges of possession of a weapon on school property.

The police department emphasized its commitment to student safety, stating that any weapon brought onto a school campus will be investigated thoroughly. Officials remind students and parents that such actions are taken seriously and carry significant consequences.