Loaded gun found in 18-year-old student's backpack at Staten Island high school

ST. GEORGE, Staten Island (WABC) -- A loaded gun was recovered at Curtis High School on Monday morning on Staten Island.

Police say an 18-year-old student was fighting with another student.

School safety agents broke it up and discovered the firearm, with bullets in the cartridge, in the 18-year-old's backpack.

Few other details were released.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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