Gun found in backpack at Peoria elementary school

Jun 15, 2023

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PEORIA, Ariz. — An unloaded firearm was found inside a fourth grader's backpack Tuesday morning at Alta Loma Elementary School, police said.

A few students alerted officials about the firearm and administrators confiscated the fourth grader's backpack, according to Peoria Unified School District. Police were contacted after the weapon was discovered.

"Students came forward to trusted adults and the school was able to immediately address the situation, prioritizing safety for all students and staff on campus," the district wrote in a statement.

Peoria police said they'll be submitting criminal charges against the student who brought the weapon on campus.

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