CMU Student Arrested After Gun Found in Dorm Bathroom

Authorities say the 19-year-old pointed the weapon at another student while possibly intoxicated.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:53am

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A Colorado Mesa University student named Charles Labbo was arrested on Friday after a gun was discovered in a shared dorm bathroom on campus. Police say Labbo, 19, allegedly pointed the firearm at another student and may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Why it matters

The presence of a gun on a college campus raises serious safety concerns, especially when the weapon is allegedly wielded in a threatening manner. This incident highlights the need for strict campus policies and enforcement around firearms to protect students.

The details

According to police, officers were called to the CMU campus on Friday afternoon after receiving a report of a possible gun. Authorities say they found the gun in a shared dorm bathroom and that Labbo had pointed it at another student. Labbo was taken into custody and transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility. He now faces charges of possessing a firearm on campus, menacing, and underage possession of marijuana.

  • Police were called to the CMU campus on Friday afternoon.

The players

Charles Labbo

A 19-year-old Colorado Mesa University student who was arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm on campus and pointing it at another student.

Colorado Mesa University

A public university located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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What’s next

Labbo will face a judge who will determine whether he should be released on bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of strict gun policies and enforcement on college campuses to ensure the safety of all students.