BB gun found on student at elementary school in Albuquerque

By CNN Newsource

Published September 12, 2024 12:52 PM

By Nick Catlin

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — An investigation is underway after a student was found to have a BB gun at Tierra Antigua Elementary School.

School principal Shelby Sanchez wrote to parents about the weapon situation. She stated to school families it was reported a student had a toy gun in their backpack minutes before dismissal.

The student was then found to have a BB gun. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Albuquerque Public Schools police was contacted and its investigation is ongoing.

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