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Stolen handgun found on 18-year-old at High School Basketball Game

An 18-year-old Fort Walton Beach resident was taken into custody on Friday night at a high school basketball game after Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies learned he had a concealed […]

Source: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

An 18-year-old Fort Walton Beach resident was taken into custody on Friday night at a high school basketball game after Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies learned he had a concealed firearm at the game.

  • The incident took place during a boys basketball game between Fort Walton Beach High School and Choctawhatchee High School.

According to the OCSO, the 18-year-old was escorted outside the building, where a loaded 9 millimeter handgun was found concealed in the waistband of his boxers. The weapon had been reported stolen to the OCSO in May of 2022.

He has been charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

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