HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A weapon was confiscated and a student was taken into custody by local authorities at Bradwell Institute in Liberty County earlier today, August 13, 2025.

According to a press release from the Liberty County School System, the school administration was “alerted by a student that another student was in possession of a firearm with magazine in a book bag.”

Administrators and law enforcement secured the weapon and the student was taken into custody.

“At no time were students in danger during this incident,” the report states.

The school system also encourages parents and guardians to speak to their children about the importance of not bringing any prohibited items to school.

You can read the media release from the Liberty County School System about the weapon fou

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