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Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

Gainesville High student jailed after pointing stolen gun at teen and his mother

A 15-year-old Gainesville High School student was taken to juvenile detention Wednesday after police say he brandished a firearm during a confrontation with another student following dismissal. The other student’s mother reported the incident to authorities, who investigated and determined the weapon was stolen. Gainesville Police Department confirmed the arrest.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News

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