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Willis High School student detained after gun discovered inside backpack
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The student who owned the backpack claimed to be unaware of the gun's presence. The district has confirmed that the situation was handled promptly and the school was safe.
A student was taken into custody after a firearm was found in a backpack. The discovery was made at a school, prompting a response from law enforcement. Authorities were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene.
The student who owned the backpack claimed to be unaware of the gun's presence. The school was secured and no one was threatened. Further details about the incident are available, including a statement from the school district.
The district has confirmed that the situation was handled promptly and the school was safe.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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