JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A gun was found in a New Jersey student's book bag during a random search, school officials say.
The gun was found on Wednesday at the Fred W. Martin School in Jersey City.
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The 12-year-old boy was arrested and was charged with unlawful possession of weapons and possession of firearms by a minor.
School officials say the student was suspended.
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The School District has not yet released a statement.
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