Update: The man involved in the altercation at Alcorn Central Elementary school has been identified as 74-year-old Gerry Lane Whitehurst of Alcorn County. He has been charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Assault on an Officer. Whitehurst is being held in the Alcorn County Jail pending an initial appearance with Alcorn County Justice Court.
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An unauthorized visitor was taken into custody Friday morning after a struggle with a School Resource Officer (SRO) on the Alcorn Central campus, according to school and law enforcement officials.
School leaders say the incident began when a student’s grandfather, who did not have authorization to access the student, came onto school grounds. He was immediately confronted by the SRO in the parking lot before he was able to enter the school building.
During the encounter, a struggle occurred and the individual allegedly attempted to produce a firearm. Officials say the SRO reacted quickly, subdued the man, and took him into custody. Additional law enforcement officers responded to the campus to secure the area.
Based on the initial investigation, authorities believe this was an isolated incident.
The individual was arrested and transported to the Alcorn County Jail. Officials say more information about the specific charges will be released when it becomes available.
