KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A gun was found at a school in Kernersville Thursday.
Kernersville police said an anonymous tip came in that there was a student with a gun at East Forsyth High School.
School officials said the gun was found in the student's fanny pack and that the student never displayed the gun or made any threats.
The student was located on campus by the school resource officer and school administration.
The Department of Juvenile Justice was contacted and a secure custody order was issued.
Police said due to the age age of the student no further information on their identity will be released.
School officials released this call to parents regarding the incident:
Hello East Forsyth students, parents, and staff, this is Rusty Hall, East Forsyth High School Principal. I want to let you know late this afternoon we received an anonymous tip about a possible weapon on campus. The student in question was immediately located, an administrative search was initiated and during the search our SRO and school administrators located a handgun in the student’s fanny pack. The weapon was never displayed, and no threats were ever made to any student or staff member. The Kernersville Police Department will seek charges against the student for having a weapon on school property and the student will be disciplined according to the District’s Code of Character, Conduct, and Support.
In the coming days students will likely see extra officers around campus out of an abundance of caution. Please know we take these matters seriously and always appreciate students, parents, and staff letting us know about anything that concerns them. Safety is our number one priority. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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