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20-05-2025
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GA sheriff urges parents talk to kids about weapons after student brings airsoft gun to school
Morgan County Charter Schools said a weapon incident at Morgan County Elementary School was handled promptly with no danger. The sheriff's office though is urging parents to talk to their kids about weapons. According to the school system, a student brought an airsoft gun to class. While staff found the item without any issues, and no students or staff were in immediate danger, the sheriff's office was called per district safety protocols. The student's parents were also contacted immediately and the 'situation was handled quickly and safely.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Parents sue after they say 6-year-old daughter was racially attacked at school: 'It's disturbing' 'It just smelled funny': Uber drivers unwittingly used as drug mules in metro Atlanta 2-year-old ingested THC before mother dropped toddler off at daycare, police say However, the Morgan County Sheriff's Office said the incident in a fifth grade class was a cause for concern. It said the office 'was notified that a fifth-grade student brought a firearm to school, which was later determined to be an airsoft revolver.' Despite the weapon being an airsoft gun rather than a live firearm, the sheriff's office said 'this is a serious matter that we do not take lightly.' In terms of safety, Sheriff Tyler Hooks said 'Even imitation firearms can cause panic and pose real safety concerns within our schools.' The sheriff reminded parents that they should speak to their children about how dangerous it is bring any type of weapon, real or replica, to a school. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Morgan County student brings airsoft revolver on campus
The Brief A fifth-grade student brought an airsoft revolver to a Morgan County school, leading to a swift response from school officials and law enforcement. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is treating the incident seriously due to potential panic and safety concerns, despite no injuries occurring. Authorities are collaborating with school officials to review safety protocols and urge parents to discuss the dangers of bringing weapons to school. DALTON, Ga. - A fifth-grade student at a Morgan County school brought an airsoft revolver to campus earlier today, prompting an immediate response from school officials and law enforcement, authorities said. No one was injured in the incident, but the Morgan County Sheriff's Office said it is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness due to the potential for panic and safety concerns, even when imitation firearms are involved. What they're saying "While no students or staff were harmed, this is a serious matter that we do not take lightly," Sheriff Tyler Hooks said in a statement. "Even imitation firearms can cause panic and pose real safety concerns within our schools." The sheriff's office is working in coordination with school officials to determine appropriate actions and to review and reinforce safety protocols. "I want to remind all parents and guardians to speak with their children about the dangers of bringing any type of weapon, real or replica, to school," Hooks added. "The safety of our students and school staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue to take every necessary step to protect our schools and our community." The Source The details in this article are based on a Facebook post to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office official page.
