BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) -- A Berkeley Middle School student was found with a loaded firearm on campus Monday morning, according to school district officials.

A message sent to parents from the Berkeley County School District stated that administrators were notified in the morning that a student may have had a weapon.

The school was placed on a secure hold, the student was identified with the help of law enforcement, and a loaded gun was confiscated from them, per officials.

Officials stated that no students were harmed and the matter was referred to local law enforcement for further investigation.

"Safety and security is our number one priority, and we take all reports concerning safety seriously," the district's message read. "Please continue to encourage your children to report

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