A teacher said they found a gun in one student’s backpack and ammunition in another on the campus of Snellville Middle School.
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The incident happened Friday, and no one was hurt.
“They found a handgun in one bookbag and then they found an empty clip in the book bag of another student,” Gwinnett County Schools spokesperson Bernard Shaw told Channel 2’s Candace McCowan.
According to a letter from the school to parents, the teacher noticed suspicious behavior and reported it to an administrator.
The administrator searched the students’ backpacks and found the gun and ammo, along with several bullets in one student’s sock. They said there were no threats made and the guns were not displayed, but they take this type of matter seriously.
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The students face criminal charges and disciplinary actions from the school.
“We are incredibly grateful to the teacher whose attentiveness and quick response helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation,” school officials said in the letter. “Their vigilance reflects our shared commitment to keeping our school community safe.”
The district plans to expand its use of weapons detection systems, first piloting them in summer school settings before a phased rollout at middle and high schools. In the meantime, they need the parents to do their part.
“We need parents help please lock up your weapons at home, check your student’s backpack before they come to school,” Shaw said.
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