Student at Coronado High School in Lee County accused of bringing firearm to school

A student at Coronado High School was arrested by deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office after they say he brought a gun to school. LCSO says that on Wednesday, a school resource officer was alerted to concerns involving a student who reportedly had access to a firearm. When the student arrived on campus, deputies say a routine backpack check revealed a handgun holster, Glock backstraps and an empty ammunition box. A K9 was called to the scene and positively alerted to the presence of a firearm in the student's vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a Glock 17 Handgun, three magazines and additional ammunition, according to LCSO. Detectives arrested Christian Viard, 19, after an investigation. Viard is facing charges of possessing a weapon or firearm on school property and interference with school administration functions. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV