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U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas
McALLEN, Texas – A 18-year-old Edinburg resident has been charged with possession a firearm on school property.
Kinzey Lira is expected to made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nadia S. Medrano
The criminal complaint filed May 6 alleges authorities learned Lira was carrying a firearm on school property. The investigation revealed Lira allegedly had a Glock 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine in his backpack, according to the charges.
If convicted, Lira faces up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Guerra is prosecuting the case.
A criminal complaint is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
