DENVER (KDVR) — A teen is in custody after he brought a gun onto school grounds in Westminster on Friday, according to a press release from the Westminster Police Department on Monday.
On Friday, Westminster police received a tip that a student at Mountain Range High School might have brought a gun onto the school campus.
Officers investigated the incident and learned that the student did not attend classes on Friday, but showed up to the school after students were dismissed for the day.
A school resource officer contacted the student near the bus stop, and he admitted to having a handgun. He was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center.
The police department said that so far, they have not identified that there have been any threatening statements made towards students or staff of the school, and that the safety of students, staff and the community remains the top priority.
“We understand how serious these incidents are and remain fully committed to maintaining a safe learning environment. We are proud to have a dedicated and professional SRO team working every day to protect our schools,” said the Westminster Police Department in a post on X.
The department also reminds any students and staff that they can report concerns anonymously through Safe2Tell at 1-877-542-7233 or on the Safe2Tell website.
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