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Story summary
- On February 18, 2026, Brian Girardot Jr. attempted to bring a loaded gun into St. Mary Parish Church during a school Mass.
- Prosecutors say handwritten notes referencing suicide and threats found at his home indicate he was preparing for a violent incident.
- After dropping off a relative at the school, Girardot returned with the weapon.
- Authorities found ammunition and a camouflage jacket in his vehicle.
- Girardot faces charges for possessing a firearm in a school zone.
