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SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A gun was found in a Southaven Middle School’s backpack Friday, district officials said.

An administrator received a tip about the gun and searched the student’s backpack. The gun was secured in the school office.

The student was taken into custody by Southaven Police.

Parents were notified at 1:15 p.m.

No one was injured.