Sterling Police apprehennded a student after discovering a loaded gun in a middle school locker Tuesday morning.
Authorities claimed they were contacted about a potential weapon in the custody of a student at Challand Middle School about 11:47 a.m., according to WHBF.
The school resource officer and administration were notified, and they conducted a search of the student’s locker, discovering the handgun.
The resource officer confiscated the firearm, and police arrested the student.
“The safety and security of all students and staff is of the utmost importance to Sterling Unit 5 administration and staff, as well as Sterling Police Department,” Sterling Police stated in a press statement. “The cohesive relationship and priority of student safety from both entities led to the quick intervention and ending of what could have been a potentially dangerous or tragic incident.”
According to police, the event is believed to be one-time and poses no ongoing threat.
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