Savannah High School student arrested for allegedly pulling a pistol out on school property

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) -- An 18-year-old Savannah High School senior was arrested after allegedly pulling a pistol out on school property during a verbal altercation Friday.

Chris Burnett was booked in the Andrew County jail and is facing charges for the unlawful use of a weapon.

An email went out to Savannah parents and families on Friday, explaining the incident had occurred and assuring families that there were no injuries and no ongoing threat to the school or campus at anytime.

According to a probable cause statement presented by a responding officer, the principal provided video evidence, recorded by a student.

Burnett's brother was engaged in a verbal altercation with another student. In the video, the camera allegedly shifted toward a pickup truck where Burnett was seated in the driver's seat, pointing a small handgun in the direction of the other individuals involved.

Burnett's brother was seen returning to the truck, where an audio recording captured him saying, "Put the gun away."

After being booked in the Andrew County Jail, Burnett's bond is set at $10,000. He is not to have any contact with the alleged victim and is not allowed to have any weapons, including firearms.

Burnett's arraignment is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Andrew County Courthouse with Judge Emily Bauman.