Loaded Gun Brought To Lorain High School: Reports

LORAIN, OH — An 18-year-old student allegedly brought a loaded gun to Lorain High School on Thursday. Police also found two knives on other students, according to reports.

Codsh’e Montil Berger Jr. told police he was carrying the gun to protect himself, Fox 8 reported. However, the teenager also said he did not fear for his life in school and had no intention of using the gun, unless he was shot at.

The gun was discovered after a school resource officer overheard a conversation that indicated Berger had a gun. The officer called Lorain Police who came to the school and located the weapon. The handgun had three bullets in its magazine.

Berger said the gun did not belong to him, but refused to say whose weapon it actually was.

The 18-year-old did tell police that two other students were "gang members", according to Fox 8. Police found knives in the possession of both students.

Berger pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

Police said the 18-year-old was "cooperative" and "respectful" during the investigation.

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