And im allison latos. The incident happened today. Elsa found out how the gun was found and what steps the school is taking. Reporter one parent told me tonight she learned the gun had been on the fourth grader all day. And that has parents outraged. The school confirmed to channel 9 that students told their teacher this afternoon one of their classmates had a gun. They say the teacher followed safety protocall, contacted the School Resource officer and administration. Students were removed from the classroom and parents got a message from the principal after dismissal. They could not tell us where the student got the weapon. The type, or whether or not it was loaded. One parent told me she wants answers and is scared for her childs safety. What if the child got ahold of this gun and it went off . Im frightened for my childs safety. Child on the bus monday morning and i dont know if this child will be at school, whats going to happen again. Reporter the School District released a statement to channel 9 saying safety is a priority and while todays events are unsettling, we will use the situation as a teachable moment to reenforce the importance of speaking up when there is a dangerous situation. Now the school says there will be counselors available for students on monday and still says the school told her the principal would be contacting parents next week with more information. Reporting live in mount pleasant, channel 9 eyewitness news. Thank you. We also reached out to the Sheriffs Department who responded to the incident. They said normally in a situation like this, the department of social services would get involved. Breaking news tonight out of elizabeth. Authorities say that one person has been shot and ended up here on charlottetown avenue. This is video from the scene near armory drive. Has nonlife threatening injuries. Officers put up the crime scene tape while they searched a car there. In just the past 60 minutes, we learned an incident started here in East Charlotte. Authorities say the vic victim drove from this scene to the charlottetown area. Medic transported the victim to carolinas medical center. What led up to the shooting and if police have any suspects. New developments tonight in a string of shootings that rattled rock hill over the last 24 hours. Earlier today, we told you a teenager was killed in one of them. All new at 11 00, Dashawn Brown learned who that teenager is. D ashawn. Erica, the victims name tonight is 18yearold, darius harding. Friends i spoke with called him dion. Police say his death is now the the string of violence started thursday night when three homes were punctured by violence. Thats i heard, the shot. And ended with 18yearold shot dead. Bang, bang, bang, like six or seven shots. And i hit the floor. The Fatal Shooting happened footsteps from glorias home at the corner of black street. Witnesses say a man standing outside shot at the car with harding and two others inside. The driver came here to the street where harding later died. As he was a baby, he didnt deserve this. We just want justice to be served. I dont know, it just got crazy. A lot of people got guns that shouldnt have guns and i think they need to do something about these guns. Police say a suspect in the Fatal Shooting got away on foot. I also checked with a spokesperson here at the rock me they still dont know if these shootings are connected. Reporting live in rock hill, Dashawn Brown, channel 9 eyewitness news. Thank you, dashawn. All new at 11 00, Police Arrested three men accused of soliciting children for sex online. Officers in lincolnton charged donald, michael, and sullivan during a sting operation. Leswing is a truck driver from york county. Claussing is a charlotte Area Business person. Sullivan is a restaurant manager from charlotte. Last year, channel 9 told you about another sting operation by lincolnton police. Almost 20 child sex predators were arrested during that operation. New at 11 00, police changed the locks on an East Charlotte home after someone was living in there illegally. The homeowner is vacant and owned by the bank. According to the police report, a person was found living if that person is facing any charges. Also new tonight, police blocked part of a street in the elizabeth neighborhood after a streetcar broke down. The streetcar stopped at the intersection of elizabeth avenue. Police say it malfunctioned. Nobody was injured. A couple dozen ralliers gathered in Marshall Park to protest the Charlotte MecklenburgPolice Department after one of its officers was captured on camera punching a suspect repeatedly. The group called justice for charlotte hosted this rally. The group started in the park and marched over to police headquarters. The group is saying that cmpd has a history of using excessive force. Tonight, they said they have a clear message for police. Criminals wont be seen as criminals, but also as human beings. I believe thats really, that would help them be more effective. Cmpd says it knew about tonights rally and would rights of individuals to assemble and demonstrate lawfully. Now, this is some of the video here that prompted that rally tonight. Investigators say that officers caught up with the suspect, malcolm elliot, after a hitand run. A neighbor recorded this video of seven officers surrounding elliot and then one officer punching him several times. Police say that he resisted arrest. This incident remains under investigation. New at 11 00, Police Arrested two people after they found cocaine inside of a motel in lancaster. Police charged a man and woman after investigators executed a search warrant at the super 8 motel off highway 9 last night. Take a look. Heres a picture officers took of the items they seized. 28grams of cocaine, 100 in cash. And two guns. Tonight, were asking police what they were looking for at this East Charlotte pond late this afternoon. We first told you at 5 00. Search was connected to a murder that happened this past sunday in mt. Holly. Authorities told us they were not looking for a weapon there. Tonight, were asking police what a suspect was wanted for after a search that happened in west charlotte. We first brought this to you as breaking news earlier at can have. Chopper 9 sky zoom flew over and there we could see Police Officers out searching for a suspect. They took that person into custody, but did not say what they were wanted for. New tonight, ben carson has suspended his campaign for president. He did not endorse any other candidate for the republican nomination. But says he talked to all of them this week. Meanwhile, it is still a Fiery Campaign trail. Just in the last 90 minutes, more than two dozen black lives matter protesters disrupted a donald trump rally in new orleans. Get that guy out of here. Get him out. Come on, lets move. Had removed many of the protesters despite their attempts to resist. On monday, trump will be back in the charlotte area. The republican front runner is holding a rally at the arena and Events Center in concord. That is happening at noon. It will be a great stop also on monday, North Carolinas transportation secretary will head over to texas. Hes going it look at the impact that the bankruptcy of a toll road project there could have on a project here in charlotte. Today, nick tenison does not think the bankruptcy is reason to pull the support from the i 77 toll lanes project. The toll project there has had a lower than expected revenue output. Critics say that bolsters their argument. The 77 toll contract here should be canceled. I dont think theres anything wrong with the concept and i think were just at a stage now where they have such a heightened sensitivity. Wants reassurances that the states contract protects taxpayer dollars. Leaders in the north Mecklenburg County want to send a clear message, keep neighborhood schools in tact. Channel 9 has learned davidson, huntersville, and cornelius will vote on resolutions next week supporting neighborhood schools and school choice. The mayor proteem says they want to deliver resolutions to the Cms School Board on tuesday. Tonight, a 17yearold is facing felony charges accused of threatening his Union County High school. Deputies say Justin Cassidy admitted to posting a threat on instagram towards Porter Ridge High School this week. He claims it was a hoax. Falsely threatening a school is a felony in North Carolina. Cassidy is out of jail tonight after he posted 5,000 in bond. New tonight, a South CarolinaHigh School Student is went through his teachers phone, found a nude photo of her, and then posted it online. Police say the 16yearold is charged with computer crime and vowerrism. The teacher involved says she took the picture to share with her husband. She has since quit her job. Tonight, protesters are literally turning their backs on the new head of the unc system. Security was tight as critics stood silently at the meeting at fayetteville state university. Margaret took over on tuesday and today some students held up signs in protest as she the board. Thanked them for their respect and decorum and i think it was the perfect way to voice their concerns. Protesters say the hiring process was not transparent and they worry what direction she will take the unc system. Tomorrow, there will be a candle light vigil held to remember a west mecklenburg crash earlier this week. Friends of haven will meet at the crash site along wendy grove road. She died on Tuesday Morning when the car she was riding in crashed into the woods. Police say that the driver, austin locke, was speeding. The candle light vigil will start at 6 00 tomorrow evening at the memorial that is at the crash site. Haven will be layed to rest on monday in a private funeral service. Chilly start to the weekend, im tracking the next storm pushing our way, just updated our future cast to show you when the rain will get here and impact outdoor weekend plans. A local gun shop fired up after seeing this frightening gun heist. The drastic changes they guns out of their lemme get a mcpick 2. Check out the fresh new look onmcdonalds mcpick 2 menu now, choose any 2 deliciousmcdonalds classics for just 5 bucks. Mix n match share n savor 2 for 5name your flavor pick any 2 iconic tastes a big mac made with 100 beef, flaky filetofish, seared on the grill quarterpounder with cheese or crispy 10piece chickenmcnuggets for just 5 bucks. Grab a friend today and pickyour faves lemme get a mcpick 2 bada ba ba ba tonight, a charlotte gun store is protecting itself after this bold smash and grab at a gun shop outside of houston, texas. As many as ten thieves rammed a pickup truck through the window, then used chains to rip down the bars in two minutes. They stole as many as 50 guns. Called that video frightening. Hayat beefed up security at the doors and windows and also added high end security cameras. If they break in and steal guns, Mental Health checks, background checks, fingerprints, its worthless. They are on the street. They also had cmpd to identify weaknesses in their security. Earlier this year, we told you about gun shop robberies across our area in fort mill, pineville, and statesville. Police charged the statesville cases. I reached out to the atf. They are looking for leads in the case and they havent made any more arrests. New tonight, north korea claims it is getting nuclear an order from kim junk kim military leaders say it is unlikely that north korea can actually follow through with its threats. The white house says president obama will decide who he will meet with when he goes to cuba. The president is making the historic trip this month. The president has a meeting set with prodemocracy activists and he and the cuban president decided to restore formal diplomatic relations between their countries that happened last year. On wednesday, we told you that American Airlines applied for 14 daily flights to havana, cuba. One of those would fly in and out of charlotte and most of the others would fly out of miami. We have new developments. A man has just been arrested for an armor truck robbery involving 5 million worth in gold. We told you when this happened a year ago, while two security guards were traveling from miami to massachusetts, the driver pulled over on i95 in to smell gas in the cab. Investigators say perez rigged pepper spray inside the truck and attach add gps device to track its location. Agents are still looking for his two accomplices. New tonight, deputies and police in taylorsville are trying to find the person who set the School Districts maintenance truck on fire. Police say the truck was stolen from the bus garage where the thief ran over a fence to get out. It was found burned this morning in the Community North of taylorsville. A heads up for drivers tomorrow. Part of an uptown charlotte treat is going to be closed this weekend. Crews will close down west 3rd street between south church and south trion at 10 00 tomorrow morning and then it will reopen on monday just in time for rush hour. You can use mint, stone wall, and trion streets to get around that closure. Heres our chief meteorologist, steve udelson. Set us up for a cool start to the weekend. 40 in most of the charlotte area. Down to freezing in the mountains. And im afraid thats where most of us are heading. Right around freezing first thing tomorrow morning. Hickory and on up into the high country, lower 20s. The weekend forecast, im very happy to say hasnt changed at all. Sun early tomorrow, some afternoon clouds rolling. Well eel be in the upper 050s. On sunday, no stopping us as we see sunshine from start to finish. Lots of 5ks going on. The corporate cup is an annual race. It benefits the local ymca and promotes good health and a run of this kind of chill will promote good health for sure. It starts at 7 40. Middle 30s at 7 00. Middle 40s already by 9 00. I would dress in layers, whether you are running or watching one of the participants, especially if you are watching. It will be chilly first thing tomorrow. Filter the sun. Well stay dry. Late afternoon, some showers will make a run at the high country. Charlotte area again manages to stay dry. Temperatures with the increased cloud cover, have a tough time climbing. Mid to upper 50s tomorrow afternoon. Holding in the low to mid 40s up across the high country where showers will come in. No matter what youre doing outside tomorrow, if you have any kind of allergies, now is the time of year you have to start taking the allergy medication. Tree pollen is the culprit this time of year. Right now its maple. Eventually, it will become cedar and elm as we head through the next couple of weeks. Your neighborhood forecast in hickory, clouds thicken up, we will see the chance of showers as we head through the early evening hours. Temperatures in the 50s. Mid 50s toward concord and again a mix of clouds and afternoon sun. Future cast for tomorrow night, notice how quickly those showers whip through the carolinas. Gone by sunday morning, sunday skies and a nice warmup. It is finally underway. High country this weekend, a few showers by late tomorrow afternoon. Gone by sunday. Temperatures in the upper 40s. If youre thinking about heading to the high country, conditions are good for early march. Pretty deep bases. Youll have a lot of company as we wind down the season. By the way, look at this warmup as we head into next week. Low to mid 70s from tuesday into the middle part of next week. It will go on for a few days. A very nice warmup. First real extended touch of spring. Just a touch, its not quite here to stay yet. Dont get too excited. Its a tease. You can enjoy it, thanks, steve. Outrage tonight over the way slavery is being taught at one South Carolina school. What students are being asked to do and how the district is defending its stance. And bystanders jumped in to help an older woman being attacked by teenagers. Action those nearby tonight, witnesses are describing the moment they help stop a teenager from robbing an elderly woman in public. Police say a 15yearold tried to snatch a 73yearold womans purse as it happened in this lowes parking lot on faith road at around 6 00 last night. Passers by saw the crime unfolding and rushed over to help. I was hollering, as i was chasing him, another guy in front of the store grabbed him and put him in the floor nails. Now police told channel 9 the 15yearold suspect will face a charge of strong armed robbery. The victim is expected to be okay. Plan to bring 300 town homes discussed by town leaders next week. The proposal is for a 170acre subdivision. Several neighbors say the rule site should stay that way. The Planning Board will make a decision at end of the month. Like us on facebook to follow the latest breaking news, top stories, and weather. To join in on the conversation, never before in the history of the franchise have the hornets swept the Season Series against the indiana pacers, but they had their chance tonight at home and on a roll. This was a big one. The hornets have a half game lead on the pacers for the sixth spot in the east. First quarter, nick had something going. Hard drive to the bucket, lays it in. 31 is highest point total since mid november. Kendall walker has been unbelievable this week with 56 points already. Knocks down the three. Team high of 33. His 10th game with 30 plus. Al jefferson also in double digits. Watch him work the low block. Spin, fade away, still good. 13 for big al. Hornets win 108101, they won nine of their last 11. Puncturing a tennis ball with a safety pin. Sounds like something you do if you want to ruin a friends game. But its necessary if you want to play a fast growing paddle a growth spurt in charlotte. Mark is a pop tennis player in need of a partner. I feel like im on an island out here trying to work by myself to get the game brought here. He discovered the game during a trip to venice beach. Started playing and loved it and just wondered why is that not in charlotte, North Carolina . The net is short er, the court is smaller. Aside from that, its remarkably similar to tennis. The footwork are all the same. Its the same motion, same muscle memory pattern. So, its a great start for kids to learn to play tennis. The smaller courts allow older tennis players to stay active as well. And tennis fans need only watch a professional doubles match to see how fast the action can get. But for now, guy is forced to me and play on makeshift taped off courts. A couple years ago, he made a formal presentation to the town, trying to persuade a committee to pop tennis courts. Unable to show the demand, you know, im one guy, you know, im one guy that wants to play pop tennis. He cant build courts without showing a demand. He cant show a demand without courts. If we had a couple courts where we could set up leagues, it would explode in charlotte. He may get his wish. The u. S. Pop Tennis Association standardized their Court Dimensions to 36 by 60 feet. They can make use of the 18,000 courts that size at the u. S. Tennis association had been using to introduce kids to the game. You can go to poptennis. Com for more information. He also as has a facebook page. If hes looking for a doubles partner, he knows who to call. Im pretty good. Second best in charlotte. Thanks. Controversy tonight inside one South CarolinaElementary School over the way they are teaching the subject of slavery. It really made me upset. What students are required to do that lemme get a mcpick 2 check out the brand new mix onmcdonalds mcpick 2 menu lemme get a mcpick 2. Now, choose any 2 deliciousmickey ds classics for just 5 bucks. Mix n match share n savor 2 for 5name your flavor pick any 2 iconic tastes a big mac made with 100 beef, flaky filetofish, seared on the grill quarterpounder with cheese or crispy 10piece chickenmcnuggets for just 5 bucks. Lemme get a mcpick 2 bada ba ba ba bada ba ba steve today is your lucky day. Woman surprised oh, my goodness mark you just won a thousand dollars woman thatamazing that amazing shrieks woman ok, nice job. Mark, way better than yesterday. Maria, that delivery felt alittle forced. And steve, steve yeah . Woman i am still missing that raw emotion. Woman pretty awesome for atuesday, but tomorrow is hump day, so lets really bring it every day, for life. New tonight, a school in South Carolina has dropped an assignment that asked the third grade students to pretend to be slaves. The students in columbia were told to write about being kidnapped in west africa, riding on a slave ship, being sold at auction and their life with slave owners. Some called it inappropriate. The teachers purchased the assignment online. A ramp to i85 is going to be closed this weekend. Closed down the on ramp to i85 from u. S. 29. Crews there will be demolishing the south main street bridge over i85. That area is expected to reopen on monday 0 a. M. The next storm pulling through chicago, doesnt look like much, because it isnt. A few showers tomorrow night and thats the only blip. Other than that, sunshine and a great warmup. Loving the fiveday. Than what did you think of jlaws dress . Which white people did you go after, bro . Chris, over here, talk to us jimmy, jimmy kimmel, what are you doing out here . Jimmy my mom got me this camera, i figured id get a few shots. Dont you have the after the oscars special tonight . Jimmy yeah, but did you get a gift basket . Can i get some of that nourishing lotion . Yo, chris. Did leta rock it tonight . Chris, who are you wearing . Chris i didnt find out who youre wearing i need to know who youre wearing