Euclid Middle School student with gun arrested: I-Team
EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) – Euclid police and Euclid City Schools officials are investigating after a middle school student brought a firearm to school Wednesday.
School officials released a statement saying a staff member observed the student avoiding a weapons detection system and notified administrators and the department of public safety personnel that the student needed to be searched.
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“Our Department of Public Safety and Euclid Middle School staff confiscated the weapon from the student shortly after,” the statement from Superintendent Chris Papouras said. “Euclid police were promptly informed and are currently investigating this situation. The student is now in Euclid police custody.”
The statement further noted that the middle school had a “precautionary modified lockdown” to conduct a full search of the building.
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School officials also say the incident is a reminder that safety protocols are not foolproof and they need everyone to stay alert.
“Please remember that if you see something, say something to a trusted adult or call the Anonymous Safety HelpLine at (216) 797-STOP (7867),” the statement said.
Police say they will have additional information on the matter soon.
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