In a remarkable act of bravery, 11-year-old Sakir Everett, a seventh grader at Dwight Rich School of the Arts in Lansing, Michigan, disarmed a classmate who had brought a firearm to school. Despite preventing a potential tragedy, Sakir was expelled for the remainder of the school year, sparking widespread outrage and debate.
According to his mother, Savitra McClurkin, in May 2025, Everett noticed a classmate carrying a gun on school grounds. Using his hunting knowledge, he took the weapon from the classmate, disassembled it, and disposed of the bullets. However, he did not immediately report the incident to a teacher, fearing repercussions for both himself and the other student. The outcome for the student who brought the gun to school is unclear.
