OREM, Utah — A student is in police custody after allegedly bringing an unloaded gun to Bonneville Elementary School, the Alpine School District shared.
According to district officials, the unnamed student brought the gun into the school on Monday, where another student then immediately reported it to a staff member, which allowed officials to secure the weapon and contact law enforcement.
No ammunition was found with the gun, which is now in the custody of the Orem Police Department, which is leading the investigation.
"Please remember that bringing a firearm—real or facsimile—to school violates both district policy and state law," Alpine School District officials stated. "We are grateful to the student who spoke up and reported their concern so quickly."
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