How Miramar authorities found out a student brought a gun to school
A student at Miramar High School was arrested Monday morning after allegedly bringing a gun onto campus, according to police. CBS News Miami's Joan Murray has the story.
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A student at Miramar High School was arrested Monday morning after allegedly bringing a gun onto campus, according to police. CBS News Miami's Joan Murray has the story.
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