Student arrested after being found with gun at Phoenix high school: police
PHOENIX - A Phoenix high school student who was found with a gun was arrested on Tuesday, police said.
The incident happened just before 12 p.m. on Aug. 27 at West Phoenix High School, located near 39th Avenue and Thomas Road.
Phoenix Police say officers arrived at the school and learned that the student was brought to the school's administration office for possessing an item that is against school policy.
"While in the office, the student was found to be in possession of a firearm," police said. "The student was arrested and will ultimately be booked on weapons charges."
The student was not identified. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, a spokesperson representing West Phoenix High School has issued the following statement:
"During a minor disciplinary incident today, school administration found an unloaded gun in a student’s backpack. In accordance with our safety plan, police were called and took possession of the backpack and weapon. We fully cooperated with law enforcement as they conducted their investigation and are taking further appropriate action in regard to the student.
The safety and well being of our students is always our highest priority. We are thankful our safety procedures worked as they were designed to and that our students remained safe throughout this situation. We are also grateful to the Phoenix Police Department for their rapid response and diligence in keeping our campus safe. We will continue to cooperate with their investigation."