Juvenile charged for buying gun from another juvenile in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A juvenile has been charged for buying a gun from another juvenile in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Police said on Feb. 5, 2025, officers acted on a tip that a juvenile had multiple guns.

After an investigation, officers searched the juvenile’s home, finding two guns and a drum magazine hidden in his room, one of which was confirmed stolen. The juvenile was arrested for possession of a handgun by a minor and possession of a stolen firearm.

The investigation revealed that the gun was bought from another juvenile.

A Secure Custody Order (SCO) was approved and the juvenile was taken to the Cabarrus County Juvenile Detention Facility.

“This case highlights the critical role of proactive juvenile enforcement in preventing violent crime and keeping firearms out of the hands of young offenders,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.

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