The incident at Roosevelt comes just days after two Davenport West High School students were arrested Sept. 4 for each having a firearm in their backpacks on school grounds, according to a KWQC ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 16-year-old student at Roosevelt High School is in custody after staff say they found a loaded handgun in their backpack, Des Moines police said in a press release.

In an email to families, Roosevelt Principal Steven Schappaugh said the gun was discovered in the 16-year-old student's backpack during a meeting with the student and their family. "The student ...

"The hold did not disrupt classroom activities." The incident at Roosevelt comes just days after two Davenport West High School students were arrested Sept. 4 for each having a firearm in their ...