Denton high school student arrested after gun found in his backpack, police say
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DENTON, Texas - Denton police arrested an 18-year-old student who they said brought a gun to school.
Marquez Reed was taken into custody Friday at Fred Moore High School.
Administrators said a family member called the school saying Reed might have a gun.
Campus staff found the gun in Reed’s backpack and called police.
He told officers he did not intend to harm anyone.
Reed is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.
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