A Lansing-area mom is livid after learning that her 11-year-old son has been expelled for disarming a classmate who brought a gun to school. Savitra McClurkin says her son acted to protect classmates and is frustrated by the school’s decision to indefinitely kick him out. 11-Year-Old Lansing Boy Expelled from SchoolMcClurkin tells WILX-TV her son was expelled from Dwight Rich School of the Arts following the May 2025 incident. The Lansing School District confirmed the expulsion, citing Michigan law regarding dangerous weapons on school property. School officials emphasized that all actions were taken to ensure student safety and that disciplinary measures were applied consistently, regardless of intent.