A gun was found on a student at Hogg Middle School Friday morning, prompting a response from Houston ISD police and school administrators, according to a message sent to parents.
In a letter to parents and guardians, school officials said all students and staff were safe following the incident. No injuries were reported.
The school said police and administrative teams responded immediately after receiving a report that a student had a firearm on campus. Houston ISD police located and confiscated the weapon.
The student is in police custody, and the incident will be addressed in accordance with the law and district policy, the letter stated.
School officials emphasized that the safety of students and staff remains a top priority.
Parents with questions or concerns can contact Hogg Middle School at 713-802-4700.
HISD released the following statement regarding the incident:
“This morning, HISD Police and administrators at Hogg Middle School responded to a report that a student was in possession of a firearm on campus. A campus police officer responded immediately and detained the student as lockdown procedures were being initiated. HISD Police recovered and confiscated the firearm. No students or staff were harmed.
The student is in police custody, and the incident remains under investigation. The matter will be addressed in accordance with the law and District policy.
The safety of students and staff is HISD’s highest priority. The District reminds students, families, and staff that if they see something, they should say something. Any information about weapons, potential threats, or other safety concerns should be reported immediately to HISD Police or campus administrators."
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