LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Waggener High School student has been cited after police say the student was found with a gun at the school on Tuesday.
St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson said the gun turned out to be an air soft gun but said such a gun "can be fatal if not used properly." Air soft guns are replicas of real guns and fire small BBs.
The student was cited for unlawful possession of a weapon on school property and disorderly conduct.
Waggener Principal Dr. Sarah Hitchings told parents in a letter that the gun was found by JCPS security after a teacher overhead a conversation indicating the student might have a gun.
The full text of the letter appears below:
March 8, 2022
Dear Waggener Families,
I value being a part of your child’s education and I always want to keep the lines of communication open with our families. This communication is important to ensure you have the most accurate account of what took place and to dispel any rumors.
This morning, a teacher overheard a conversation by a student indicating they might have a weapon. We immediately separated the student from class and contacted JCPS Security and local law enforcement. St. Matthews Police Department officers confiscated an Airsoft pellet gun and are addressing the incident. In addition, the student is being disciplined according to the JCPS Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook.
The health, safety and well-being of your child are of the utmost importance. We understand you may have questions about what happened this morning. Please feel free to contact my office at 502-485-8340.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sarah Hitchings
Principal, Waggener High School
No additional information is available at this time.
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