MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley Middle School was on hold Monday morning as administrators and law enforcement tracked down a loaded weapon.

Berkeley County School District spokesperson Katie Tanner says that the school was tipped off that a student may have a weapon on campus.

This led to the hold, which allowed administrators and law enforcement to isolate the student and confiscate a loaded firearm without incident.

Tanner says all procedures were followed and no students were harmed. She also says this is now a law enforcement matter.

“Safety and security is our number one priority, and we take all reports concerning safety seriously,” Tanner says. “Please continue to encourage your children to report any concerns they may have to a school staff member so that appropriate inv

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