3 kids with pellet guns arrested outside elementary school

Several police cars are outside Blackwell Elementary School in Cobb County.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County police have arrested three kids after they were found with pellet guns near an elementary school.

NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene where they could be seen in handcuffs next to a police car outside Blackwell Elementary School in Marietta.

Channel 2 Cobb Bureau Chief Chris Jose learned a federal agent made a call when they saw the kids trespassing.

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We received this statement from a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson:

“This evening after school was dismissed, three young adults were arrested near campus. At no time were any of our students or staff members in danger, and school safety remains our top priority. We are grateful to local authorities for responding to the off campus incident so quickly."