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Springfield Student Arrested With Gun At School

A Springfield high school student has been detained after he brought a loaded handgun to school.

Reports indicate Superintendent Jennifer Gill says the 16-year-old Lanphier High School student showed the gun to a few other students Tuesday afternoon. She said the students immediately alerted administrators, security and police.

Police arrested the student and brought him to the Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center.

A spokeswoman said the school planned to increase security.

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