A middle school student in Menifee was arrested for allegedly carrying a gun in his backpack while on campus, authorities said Thursday, June 1.The student, whose identity was not disclosed due to his age, was taken into custody Wednesday, May 31, at Ethan Chase Middle School on Calm Horizon Drive, according to the Menifee Police Department.Capt. Heriberto Gutierrez said that police officers were at the school to investigate an unrelated incident and were informed by staff that the suspect was walking around campus with a concealed firearm.“Staff immediately located the identified subject and escorted (him) to the office,” the captain said. “Officers assisted with the search based on the allegations made and located an unloaded firearm in the subject’s backpack. There w
