GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A former Gwinnett County Public Schools' student was taken into custody after entering McConnell Middle School without permission before the start of the school day.

What we know:

The school sent a letter home to parents stating that the former student entered the building through a side door as someone was exiting. According to officials, school staff "quickly" approached the individual, who was then escorted to the front office by administrators and taken into custody by police.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The letter sent home to parents said the person was taken into custody by Gwinnett County Police. When FOX 5 reached out to police about possible charges, officers said they had nothing do with this incident. FOX 5 has reached out to GCPS for clarification on who took c

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