Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Buffalo Police and Buffalo Schools say they discovered a second gun in the backpack of a student accused of bringing a BB gun to a school Thursday, prompting a lockdown.
Police say the search of the backpack led to the discovery of a BB gun Thursday. Police say the gun looked identical to a handgun.
"Though police report that the gun in question was not operable, and therefore unpunishable by state law, at no time does the Buffalo Public School District condone implied threats through words, weapons, or violence of any kind. Any and all students who feel threatened in school or beyond should bring the matter to the attention of an adult within their school immediately, and actions to ensure the safety of all will be taken seriously and swiftly. Those who make threats will face the consequences outlined in our student Code of Conduct approved by our Board of Education," says the district in a statement.
Police say say because the weapon was inoperable and because of the age of the student - no charges will be filed.
