Augusta, GA
Gun confiscated at Cross Creek High School in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A gun was found Thursday at Cross Creek High School, according to the Richmond County School System.
The incident came after multiple weapons were found last week in Augusta schools, including one during a fight at Cross Creek, and gunfire outside the Laney High School football stadium halted a game.
The district told parents in a letter that administrators received a tip Thursday that a student may have a weapon.
An administrative search was conducted and a gun was found and confiscated.
The incident is being addressed by the Richmond County School System police in accordance with the code of student conduct and discipline.
“We take these incidents seriously and address them quickly to ensure the well-being of our students and staff and keep them focused on student achievement,” the letter stated. “While incidents of this nature draw negative attention to our school community, we remain unwavering in our commitment to achieving greatness and helping our students excel academically.”
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