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Spring High School student detained after airsoft gun found on campus

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Updated  September 18, 2024 6:25pm CDT
Spring
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A Spring High School student has been detained for allegedly bringing an airsoft gun to school.
    • School officials said the weapon looked like a real gun and authorities were notified. 
    • The weapon was found by another student who reported it to school officials.
    • Spring police were able to confiscate the weapon.

HOUSTON - Spring Independent School District reports an airsoft gun was found on a high school campus Wednesday morning.

Details are limited, but the district says a Spring High School student saw the weapon on the floor and reported it. The district later confirmed the weapon was found in the theater.

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Spring Police Department confiscated the weapon and were able to identify the student who was then detained. They will face school disciplinary actions and criminal charges.

The school is in "hold" mode, which means students clear hallways and remain where they are until the all clear is announced. Adults are instructed to close and lock doors, account for students and adults, and continue with the day as usual.

All students have been reported as safe.

Source

  • Spring Independent School District shared this information with FOX 26 and sent out a press release.