Student Found with Firearm at Brownsville High School
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
BROWNSVILLE – A student was found in possession of a firearm inside Brownsville Early College High School, prompting security measures to be activated on campus this Wednesday, October 14, according to the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). An official statement from the district confirmed that the school was immediately placed on lockdown as a precaution while authorities responded to the incident. The district confirmed that the student was safely detained and is now in the custody of authorities. The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the incident, with assistance from the Brownsville ISD Police and other agencies that responded to the emergency. So far, authorities have not disclosed how the firearm entered the campus or the circumstances under which it was discovered. Following the incident, Brownsville ISD urged parents and guardians to talk to their children about the importance of school safety and reporting any concerning behavior or information. They also recommended that families regularly check students' backpacks and personal belongings to be aware of what they bring to school. The district reiterated that it will continue to cooperate with authorities during the investigation. Due to the ongoing investigation and student privacy laws, Brownsville ISD stated that no additional information will be released at this time.
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