CHICAGO - A gun was intercepted at Whitney Young High School on the first day of classes Monday, officials said, though it never entered the building.

What we know:

Principal Joyce Harris said in an email to families that the weapon was discovered during the school’s standard entry screening Monday morning.

Chicago police confirmed the incident happened at 8:15 a.m.

School officials said the gun was secured and did not get into the building. No threats were made and no injuries were reported.

According to police, the offender who brought the weapon to the school was taken into custody and charges are pending.

What they're saying:

"Just to be clear, there appears to be no indicated threat towards anyone in our school community. While I cannot provide further details for privacy rea

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