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Posted: October 8, 2012
Updated: October 9, 2012

Hillside High student accused of bringing gun on campus

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Durham, N.C. — An 18-year-old Hillside High School student was arrested Monday after he brought a loaded .45-caliber pistol onto school grounds, according to the Durham County Sheriff's Office.

Kelvin Thomas Owens, of 4 Savi Court, was arrested about 9 a.m. A sheriff's deputy saw him acting suspiciously with a group of young men off campus, according to the sheriff's office.

When Owens returned to school a short time later, he smelled of marijuana and was searched by school administrators and deputies, who found a loaded Hi-Point JHP .45 caliber pistol, authorities said. No one was hurt.

Owens was charged with possession of a firearm on educational property and was being held in the Durham County jail under a $5,000 bond. He is also on probation for a Sept. 19 conviction of breaking and entering into a vehicle and larceny, according to the sheriff's office.

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Why is he "accused" if he was caught red handed with a weapon in his possession?

Disabled Vet
October 9, 2012 12:18 p.m.

"Maybe if we hold the parents responsible for their childrens actions. Yes he is 18 but he is in H.S. and a public school, he might not know who is father is but he probably living with his mother. Drag his parents into court and and throw the book at them all. lopo"

His parent(s) may well be living the NRA version of the American dream and packing six shooters themselves.

piene2
October 9, 2012 11:09 a.m.

Maybe if we hold the parents responsible for their childrens actions. Yes he is 18 but he is in H.S. and a public school, he might not know who is father is but he probably living with his mother. Drag his parents into court and and throw the book at them all.

lopo
October 9, 2012 10:06 a.m.

You shouldn't be allowed in school with a felony charge!

OzzzMan October 8, 2012 7:04 p.m. ........While I don't agree with this, since there are many below the age of 18 in schools with felon charges. But, you maybe on to something for an age cut off for felon in schools. If your over 18 or certainly 20 I don't think you should be in a regular school. (I'm thinking back to the 18 year old freshman in school with 14 years old.). They should be in an adult class some where else.