Editor's Note: Cudahy Police originally told TMJ4 that the gun was loaded; however, the police issued a correction later saying it was a loaded magazine in the same bag as the hand gun. The magazine was not inside the weapon. This story has been updated to reflect the correction.
A 12-year-old student at Lincoln Elementary School in Cudahy was taken into custody Wednesday after a handgun was found at the school.
Cudahy police on Thursday confirmed that a loaded magazine was found in the same bag as the handgun.
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According to the Cudahy Police Department, school administration and the School Resource Officer located the weapon following an investigation.
Police also noted there is no threat to the school or the public associated with the investigation.
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In an update Thursday, police said the 12-year-old was transferred to the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center, and criminal charges are being referred.
Families received the following email from principal Matt Orlowski regarding the incident:
"Dear Parents and Guardians, I want to inform you of a concerning incident that occurred at our school today The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities, and we remain committed to keeping you informed about any situation that may impact the school community.
After a student reported a safety concern, the administration conducted an investigation, which resulted in the discovery of a handgun.
This investigation was done with assistance from the Cudahy Police Department School Resource Officer. I want to commend the student who came forward with this information. Their courage and quick thinking helped ensure the safety of our school.
The school administration, in coordination with the Cudahy Police Department and the district administration, took immediate action to secure the situation and remove the handgun from the premises.
We believe this is an isolated incident and no current threat to our school safety exists.
Please rest assured that we are taking this incident very seriously. We will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and take all necessary actions to ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and the entire school community. We have maintained strict safety protocols, and we will be reviewing and reinforcing them in light of this incident.
Together with our Board of Education, we will be reviewing our current safety protocols and finding ways to increase safety and security in our buildings.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this situation together. We remain committed to the safety, well-being, and education of our students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly."
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Cudahy Police Department at 414-769-2260.
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