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8-year-old student brought gun to Brownsville elementary school, district says
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The student, who is 8 years old, had a gun at school. A spokesperson for a school district reported an incident involving a young student.
A spokesperson for a school district reported an incident involving a young student. The student, who is 8 years old, had a gun at school. A child informed a teacher about the situation, prompting the teacher to act quickly.
Details about the incident are available from the school district's spokesperson. The incident occurred on a Wednesday and involved a student at Aiken Elementary School.
Further information can be found through the school district's spokesperson, who confirmed the incident.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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