SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Riverwood International Charter School in Sandy Springs notified parents about a rifle that was removed from a student’s vehicle on Monday.
The school’s administration sent a note that another student reported a concern about a possible weapon on campus.
Police investigated and learned there was an unloaded rifle in the trunk of a student’s vehicle.
Fulton County Schools police detained the student and confiscated the rifle.
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The school says the student will face disciplinary action. There was no disruption to the school day.
There will be additional officers at the school’s campus for the rest of the week.
The school’s counseling team is available to offer support to any student who feels uneasy about the incident.
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