Student charged after bringing a loaded gun to Yorkville Freshman Academy, police say

A 14-year-old student has been charged after allegedly bringing a loaded handgun in a backpack to the Yorkville Freshman Academy on Tuesday, according to Yorkville police.The student was transported to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center and charged with several offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon and six counts of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Yorkville Police Department.The student also is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and one count of obstructing a peace officer, police said.The student was taken into custody without incident, police said.Yorkville High School and the Yorkville Freshman Academy went into lockdown due to the threat made about 1:15 p.m., according to Yorkville School District 115 officials.According to the police, school staff were alerted by students that the suspect might have a loaded handgun on school property. A school staff member separated the suspect from the rest of the stude