Administrative personnel at Shafer Middle School in Bensalem were alerted on Friday, April 24, after a student reported seeing a male classmate with what appeared to be a gun in his waistband, according to Bensalem Police.
The student said the suspected weapon was visible when the classmate lifted his shirt, police detailed.
A School Resource Officer and additional officers responded immediately as a school administrator located the student and safely removed the weapon, which was later identified as a BB gun, authorities said.
During the investigation, a second student was identified as being involved in bringing the BB gun to school, police added.
School officials will handle internal discipline for both students, while the police investigation remains ongoing. No identities have been released.
Bensalem Police commended the student who reported the incident and praised school staff for their quick actions in safely resolving the situation.
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