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Chicago Man Charged After 12-Year-Old Fires Gun on School Bus

A 22-year-old Chicago man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a 12-year-old boy found a firearm left behind on a school bus and fired a single round, according to Chicago police. No injuries were reported following the incident…

Chicago Man Charged After 12-Year-Old Fires Gun on School Bus

A 22-year-old Chicago man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a 12-year-old boy found a firearm left behind on a school bus and fired a single round, according to Chicago police. No injuries were reported following the incident on the city’s South Side.

Charges Filed in Bridgeport School Bus Incident

Dixon faces one felony count of possessing or carrying a firearm on school property, alongside misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and reckless conduct.

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Investigators stated that Dixon left a bag aboard the school bus. The 12-year-old boy subsequently located the bag, retrieved the firearm from inside, and discharged one round. Police reported that Dixon then took the bag back and fled the scene.

Court Appearance and Investigation Status

Authorities confirmed that no injuries resulted from the gunfire on the bus. Dixon was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday to face the charges brought by the Chicago Police Department.

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