Abbeville Student Arrested With Gun on Campus

Authorities say swift action by school staff and deputies quickly contained the situation.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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An 18-year-old Abbeville High School student, Drashon Bussey, was arrested on Wednesday morning after administrators reported a firearm on campus. School staff, the School Resource Officer, and responding deputies quickly contained the situation, and there was no confirmed threat to students or staff.

Why it matters

School safety is a top priority, and this incident highlights the importance of coordination between school administrators and law enforcement to address potential threats quickly and effectively. Possession of firearms on school grounds is a serious concern that can disrupt the learning environment and put students at risk.

The details

According to authorities, at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, school administrators notified the School Resource Officer about a firearm on school grounds. Officials said the swift and coordinated actions by school staff, the School Resource Officer, and responding deputies quickly contained the situation. Drashon Bussey, 18, of Abbeville, Alabama, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of an altered firearm. He is being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.

  • On Wednesday morning at approximately 8:45 a.m., school administrators notified the School Resource Officer about a firearm on campus.

The players

Drashon Bussey

An 18-year-old Abbeville High School student who was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of an altered firearm.

Lori Beasley

The superintendent of Abbeville High School.

McKay

The principal of Abbeville High School.

Eric Blankenship

The Henry County Sheriff.

Henry County Sheriffs Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at Abbeville High School.

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What they’re saying

“We will continue to make the safety of our schools a priority. I want to commend Superintendent Lori Beasley and Principal McKay as well as the rest of the staff at Abbeville High School for their partnership with the Henry County Sheriffs Office to ensure the safety of all students.”

— Eric Blankenship, Henry County Sheriff (wiregrassdailynews.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Drashon Bussey out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of strong coordination between schools and law enforcement to quickly address potential threats and maintain a safe learning environment for students. It also raises questions about the prevalence of firearms on school campuses and the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.