A student at Bassett High School was arrested after bringing a gun to school on Wednesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office,  a report was received from Bassett High School at 9:45 am about a gun being on campus.

The security concern involving a handgun was brought to the attention of school officials by a student who self-reported the incident. The School Resource Officer located the firearm outside of the school building.

The student, Charles Edward Mills, 18 , is responsible for bringing the firearm to the school and has been taken into custody by the SRO and charged with possession of a firearm on school property. He was released on a $3,000 un-secured bond.

No threats were made towards the school or anyone at the school.