Memphis Mother Arrested After Child Brings Loaded Gun to School

Ke'Erinie King faces multiple charges after her 6-year-old son was found with a stolen handgun in his backpack at Geeter K-8 School.

The 6-year-old student was found showing the loaded gun to classmates before a staff member confiscated it.
Ke'Erinie King admitted the gun was hers and claimed to have bought it from an unknown person.
The gun was identified as stolen after police checked its serial number.
King has been charged with child abuse, neglect, endangerment, and carrying a weapon on school property.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools emphasized the importance of checking students' backpacks and discussing the dangers of bringing weapons to school.