Police: Charges coming after student brings gun to West Carrollton Elementary School

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Police are continuing to investigate after a student brought a gun to West Carrollton Elementary School Tuesday.

A teacher discovered the gun and immediately separated the student from the weapon and isolated the remaining students in the class, according to a statement from West Carrollton City Schools.

“All students were kept safe,” the statement read. “Law enforcement was contacted and responded to the school to investigate.”

West Carrollton police responded around 1:10 p.m. Officers seized the gun and took the student into custody.

“West Carrollton Elementary School staff did an excellent job by promptly isolating the firearm and removing the student from the class,” read a statement from police.

Charges are forthcoming, according to the police department.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Detective Chris Fairchild at 937-847-4681 or cfairchild@westcarrollton.org.

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