Could this be a Clue?
From the Chicago Sun-Times:
Eighth-grader charged as adult for bringing gun to school
A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult for bringing a gun to his Southeast Side elementary school on Monday. The gun was not discharged and no one was injured.
A 15-year-old 8th grader?
Posted 12:08PM Jun 12, 2008 by MCSA