North Little Rock student held after gun found in backpack, police say

A North Little Rock High School student was arrested Wednesday after a firearm was found in his backpack, according to a police report.

Police on Wednesday arrested Kyrin LeBron, 17, of North Little Rock on one misdemeanor and one felony count related to firearm possession, the report says.

A school employee said an anonymous source reported that a student identified LeBron as "having a gun in his [backpack]," according to the report.

Police said the school employee searched LeBron and a firearm was found.

He was listed on Pulaski County jail's inmate roster Wednesday night.

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