HYATTSVILLE, MD – A 13-year-old student at William Wirt Middle School brought a loaded gun to school on Thursday, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the incident.
At around 11:40 am, a student alerted school security that the 13-year-old was in possession of the gun while on school property.
“School Security located the student who admitted to bringing the gun to school but advised that he placed the handgun inside of a classroom,” police said. “The loaded gun was recovered from a classroom drawer.”
Police are awaiting notice from the Department of Juvenile Services regarding possible charges to be filed pertaining to this incident at this time.
No students were injured during the incident.