Gun brought to West Winds Elementary School in a student's backpack
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Parents got a letter from the Western Heights district Wednesday that might have caught some off-guard.
The letter stated a student brought an unloaded gun to school in a backpack. The incident happened at West Winds Elementary School.
Another student reported the gun to a teacher, who then told the school administration. The staff confiscated the gun and law enforcement was called.
Oklahoma law prohibits the possession of firearms on public or private school property.
"The Western Heights School District is committed to the safety of all our students and staff," the letter stated. "We are taking this incident seriously. Please discuss today's events with your student and emphasize the importance of telling a trusted adult if there is a weapon at school. In this way, we are all working to keep our schools safe."
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