BRENTWOOD – A student was arrested on suspicion of bringing a gun to school Tuesday in Brentwood, police said.
Around 8:15 a.m., staff members at Adams Middle School were alerted to a report of a student with a firearm concealed in their backpack, the Brentwood Police Department said in a news release.
Staff members contacted the police department and a school resource officer was dispatched to the campus.
An investigation determined the firearm was real, police said. The student was arrested and taken to juvenile hall.
Police said they are working closely with the school, the Brentwood Union School District and the student’s parents to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We take any report of a weapon on campus extremely seriously and are thankful for the students who reported their concerns, along with the swift response from school staff,” police said.
“Based on our investigation, this is an isolated incident,” police added.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 925-809-7911.
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