Student accused of bringing gun to school is being charged as an adult

By: Jackie Bauer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023 6:04 PM EDT | Updated: Apr 12, 2023 9:09 PM EDT

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SOUTH BEND, Ind.- Riley High School student, 16-year-old Kewuan Johnson, charged with bringing a gun to school, will be tried as an adult, according to officials.

Following a tip, a student resource officer, or SRO, found the gun in the student's backpack on school grounds Tuesday morning.

Johnson is currently being held in the St. Joseph County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

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