Gun Found In San Marcos Texas School

I have just this afternoon received word that a gun was found within a students possession at Hernandez Intermediate School. The school houses both fifth and sixth grades. The details are still sketchy and have only been confirmed by two sources.

The gun is described as a large caliber revolver, possibly a .357 magnum, and was confiscated from the student after a teacher noticed the student acting peculiar. An administrator was called by the teacher to search the students backpack. It was at that time the firearm was discovered. The gun may have been unloaded but the student was in possession of some ammunition.

It has been determined that this was the second day that the student brought the gun to school. Other students are known to have seen the gun yesterday and some were in possession of rounds consistent with the caliber of gun. It is assumed that those student's who had knowledge of the gun have been suspended and, that the student who brought the gun to school has been expelled.

My sources tell me that the administrator and the teacher both acted prudently, and should be commended for their quick thinking and good response. For one thing, the teacher is said to have noticed the student acting suspiciously with his backpack, and rather than let it pass notice contacted the administrator for assistance. The administrator called police when the weapon was found before informing the Superintendent, Dr. Shafer. The administrator had support staff search the school for those students with knowledge of the gun. Both teacher and administrator (as well as support staff) acted in the best interest of their students and their colleagues.

While I do have additional information, I am keeping it under wraps to protect the identities of those involved and, I will let the S.M.C.I.S.D. and the police divulge most of the other details.

At this time, the motive for the student bringing the gun to school is unknown, but the one thing that is certain is that a potential tragedy has been averted.


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