NORFOLK, Va. — Detectives have charged the mother of a 6-year-old student who brought a handgun to Little Creek Elementary School on Thursday.
Police responded to Little Creek Elementary School located at 7901 Nancy Drive for the report of a student having a weapon in the school around 3:30 p.m.
When officers arrived, they said a handgun was turned over to police by school staff.
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As a result of the investigation, Letty M. Lopez, 35, of Norfolk, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and allowing access to loaded firearm by children.
Lopez was released on a criminal summons, according to police.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
