Williamston Police find two firearms in 16-year-old's vehicle; student transported to DJJ
Williamston police officers discovered two firearms- a Taurus 9mm handgun and a Scout .44 caliber rifle- during a search of a student's vehicle Wednesday at the Anderson District 1 and 2 Career and Technology Center.
According to the Williamston Police Department, officers received a tip about a 16-year-old student possessing firearms at the Anderson District 1 and 2 Career and Technology Center.
Officers investigated the situation and searched the student's vehicle, according to a press release from the Williamston Police Department.
The firearms were confiscated, and the student was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice Holding Facility in Columbia.
Williamston Police Department said the situation was an isolated incident.
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.
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