Savannah High School student who brandished a gun on campus enters ‘not guilty’ plea at arraignment

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A Savannah High School student who is facing felony charges for brandishing a weapon on school property entered a not guilty plea during his Tuesday arraignment.

Chris Burnett, an 18-year-old senior at Savannah High School, allegedly brandished a pistol during a verbal altercation between his brother and another student Friday, according to a probable cause statement.

During the arraignment, Andrew County Judge Emily Bauman said Burnett does need counsel to adequately protect his right to due process of law.

Burnett's bail, set at $10,000, was not lowered and has not been paid.

The case is set for a Bond Review at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.