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Two young boys, aged 10, have been arrested after one tried to sell his late father's handgun to a fellow elementary school pupil, according to local police.
Carlos Santos Madrid and Jaiden Diego Escobedo were taken into custody after it emerged Escobedo had flogged a handgun to Madrid for $300.
Country Oaks Elementary School was placed under a brief lockdown after ammunition was discovered in Madrid's backpack on Wednesday.
After interviewing the two students Hendry County Sheriff Police, they arrested them both.
According to authorities, the two elementary school pupils agreed on the sale of Escabo's late father's handgun in exchange for $300 in February.
Carlos Santos Madrid and Jaiden Diego Escobedo, 10, were taken into custody after it emerged Escobedo had flogged a handgun to Madrid for $300 (pictured: Country Oaks Elementary School)
Country Oaks Elementary School was placed under a brief lockdown after ammunition was discovered in Madrid's (pictured) backpack on Wednesday
The firearm was found underneath a shed in Madrid's back garden, alongside a 74-gram bag of marijuana, according to the sheriff.
Madrid, who purchased the gun, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor and possession of a firearm
