Mother Charged After Child Found With AR Pistol on School Bus
A mother has been charged after her 6-year-old child was found with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus in Richland County, South Carolina. The gun was reportedly not properly secured in the home, and the mother faces charges…
St. Louis, MO, August 19, 2026 —
A mother has been charged in Richland County, South Carolina, after her 6-year-old child was discovered with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus.
The incident occurred in Richland County, where the child brought the firearm onto the bus. According to reports, the AR pistol was not properly secured within the home prior to the child taking possession of it.
The mother has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in connection with the incident. Specific details regarding the timeline of events, including when the child obtained the weapon or how it was brought onto the bus, were not immediately available. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation. No further information regarding the circumstances or potential additional charges was provided at this time.
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