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Man arrested after allegedly approaching students with a gun at Wisconsin Lutheran School during recess

Police said the school went into lockdown and teachers called 911 after seeing a "possibly intoxicated man rummaging through his pockets" and believing he had a gun.
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RACINE, Wis. — A man has been arrested after teachers reported he approached 6th-grade students at Wisconsin Lutheran School with a gun while they were outside during recess on Monday.

Police said the school went into lockdown and teachers called 911 after seeing a "possibly intoxicated man rummaging through his pockets" and believing he had a gun.

According to an email sent to Wisconsin Lutheran parents from the school, "the teacher on duty quickly got the students into church safely."

The email went on to say, "We are so thankful that our Lord and Savior has kept us safe!"

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Man arrested after allegedly approaching students with a gun at Wisconsin Lutheran School during recess

When officers arrived, police said the man was not there, and they searched for him using area cameras.

He was later located and arrested, and a gun was found in his possession, according to police.

Parents received an updated email from Wisconsin Lutheran that said, "We understand that some students have been shaken up because of the incident. Our pastors will be available tomorrow morning for counseling to any who feel they may need it. The MS and ES will not be going outside for recess this week just as a precaution. We will also be having extra people available at pick up and drop off times."

TMJ4 reached out to the school and has not heard back yet.


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