Handgun and Loaded Magazine Found in Evanston High School Student's Backpack
On October 9, 2026, a handgun and loaded magazine were found in a student's backpack at Evanston Township High School, a 17-year-old student was detained by Evanston police, and the superintendent said there was no active threat to the school.
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| Oct 9, 6:33 PM | dailynorthwestern.com | Handgun, loaded magazine found in ETHS student locker, superintendent says |
| Oct 9, 12:12 PM | evanstonnow.com | Gun and loaded magazine found at ETHS |
| Oct 9, 11:03 AM | evanstonroundtable.com | Superintendent: Handgun, loaded magazine found in student backpack at ETHS, no active threat to school |