Bond set for student accused of having gun that went off at Istrouma High School
Feb 26, 2026
BATON ROUGE - A $50,000 bond has been set for an 18-year-old accused of bringing a modified handgun into school, which went off in the middle of class.Marcus Washington Jr. allegedly brought a .45 Glock into Istrouma High School, fixed with a device that converts a semi-automatic gun into an automa
tic weapon. A staff member allowed Washington pass through a metal detector that went off as he walked through it, The Advocate reported.nbsp;According to the school district, the student said the gun went off accidentally when he was adjusting his pants. After being discharged, the weapon was later found in a ceiling tile in the bathroom. No one was hurt.nbsp;That device landed Washington extra charges, including possession of a machine gun. He also faces charges of carrying a firearm on school property, negligent carrying of a concealed weapon, illegal use of weapons, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.nbsp;Permalink| Comments
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