North HS student arrested after bringing gun on campus: KHSD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A North High School student was arrested after allegedly being found with a firearm on campus Friday morning.

Kern High School District Police responded and determined the student did not plan on using the firearm on campus, according to the district.

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The firearm was confiscated.

The investigation is ongoing and extra police presence will be on campus as a precaution.

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North High School parents were notified of the incident through an all-call, according to the district. The district encourages students to say something if they see something.

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