According to Rocky Mount police, shortly after students were dismissed, a vehicle entered the campus and returned a short time later to the student parking lot.
Officers said a school resource officer (SRO) conducted an investigative stop on the vehicle driven by 26-year-old Aveon Vernon Braxton.
Police said Braxton had a concealed carry permit; however, the gun was not properly concealed and was present on the school property.
Braxton was taken into custody and charged with carrying a concealed gun and possession of a gun on educational property.
Authorities said there is no threat to students or staff.
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