OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A child brought a loaded handgun to a northwest Omaha preschool during "show and share" prompting an investigation by the childcare center and police. No one was injured during the incident.

According to an update sent to families, the child had the handgun in their bag and carried it to the carpet area at Cadence Academy, near 176th and Maple Streets.

A statement from the center says the teacher immediately placed weapon in a tote bag, removed the children from the area, and notified the front office, where managers alerted law enforcement.

The child will not return to school until an investigation is complete, according to the statement.

The school praised the teacher's response to the situation.

"The teacher handled the situation calmly, ensuring all children w

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