LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A toy gun caused commotion Wednesday at Ballard High School.

The school sent a letter to parents after the incident involving a toy gun. Jefferson County Public Schools said a student at Ballard reported seeing what appeared to be a weapon inside another student's backpack.

JCPS security and police were called, and they found the item in question was a toy called a "splat gun."

Ballard officials commend the student for speaking up and encourage all students to say something if they see something.

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