BREAKING UPDATE: Millbrook Magnet High School Football Player Charged After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Campus Weeks After Signing with Elizabeth City State University
A student-athlete at Millbrook Magnet High School is facing criminal charges after the Raleigh Police Department announced that he was charged with bringing a firearm onto school property.
According to authorities, officers were notified about a weapon on campus and quickly responded to investigate. The student, who is a member of the school’s football program, was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Police have not released detailed information about how the weapon was discovered or whether it was loaded at the time.
The arrest comes just three weeks after the player publicly signed to continue his football career at Elizabeth City State University, a Division II program. The signing had been celebrated by teammates, coaches, and family as a major milestone in his athletic journey.
School officials have not commented extensively on the case, citing student privacy laws, but emphasized that campus safety remains their top priority. Disciplinary action through the school system is expected in addition to the pending legal process.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information related to the incident to contact the Raleigh Police Department.
