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Athens Drive Student Shows Up At Sanderson High Carrying Gun

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Donnell Benson, a student at Athens Drive High School, was arrested at Sanderson High School Tuesday morning for carrying a semi-automatic gun on Sanderson's property.

The gun reportedly was stolen.

Benson was confronted by the school resource officer, who made the arrest. He was booked on one count of carrying a weapon on educational property.

Benson did not fire the gun.

Investigators were unclear of Benson's motives Tuesday afternoon. Officers said he was visiting a friend.

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