HALL COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation is underway after a second-grade student brought a handgun to school Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says the 8-year-old boy brought the gun to Myers Elementary School around 8:15 a.m. and showed it to a classmate.
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Authorities say the classmate immediately reported the weapon to a teacher, who notified the school principal.
The principal searched the student, confiscated the handgun, and escorted the child to the school office. A school resource officer then secured the gun, according to officials.
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Deputies said the handgun had a loaded magazine but no round in the chamber.
Hall County investigators responded to the campus to begin an investigation.
The HCSO says there is no immediate indication the student intended to harm himself or anyone else.
The sheriff’s office continues to work with the Hall County School District as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Hall County School District sent the following statement to Channel 2 Action News:
We are grateful that a student realized the seriousness of the situation and reported the firearm to school leadership. We are also thankful that the team at Myers, along with the School Resource Officer, responded quickly and appropriately. Keeping our students and our staff members safe is our number one priority.
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