ONTARIO, Ore. — Two students are in custody at a juvenile detention center in Malheur County after authorities said they brought handguns to Ontario High School on Wednesday morning.

The Ontario Police Department said in a news release they received a tip at 7:50 a.m. that a 16-year-old male student was potentially in possession of a handgun while on school property. Another male student was found with a handgun in his backpack.

The Ontario School District confirmed the incident and stated they were able to "contain" that student before he entered the building, according to a 10 a.m. email to community members.

No threats were made to students, faculty or staff. The district said school resumed as planned for the day.

The investigation is currently underway, and criminal charges may be

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