One student is in custody after allegedly firing multiple shots inside a Minnesota middle school Monday morning, officials said.
No one was hurt, and Plymouth Middle School has since been deemed safe, Plymouth Police Chief Erik Fadden said at a news conference. The student -- whose identity was not released -- allegedly brought a loaded handgun to school and fired shots into a hallway ceiling, said Stephanie Burrage, interim superintendent of Robbinsdale Area Schools.The first person on-site was a staff member, followed by a school resource officer, she said.Law enforcement officials stand nearby after reports of a shooting at Plymouth Middle School in Plymouth, Minn., April 26, 2021.
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson said"thank God" a school resource officer was there to"deescalate," calling it the best possible resolution.Authorities are not looking for any other suspects, according to Fadden. The school is on lockdown, he said, warning that there will be a visible police presence throughout the day."Our district takes every weapon-related incident seriously.
"We know this was a scary and traumatic event for everyone at Plymouth Middle School, and across the district," she said."Please know that each district school has a support team that includes school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and others who are available to work with students as they cope with the things they’re feeling and experiencing due to this incident.
Minnesota is a wreck right now
Guns.
The dad pointed to the stress of the school year. That’s ridiculous. Point it right back at him for not securing a firearm. He also stated that he hopes they get his son the help he needs. How about HE gets his son the help he needs?
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