Grant Middle School informed parents that campus administration and the Corpus Christi ISD Police Department responded to a student bringing a 3D-printed “toy” gun to school on March 26.
Corpus Christi Independent School District Police Chief Kirby Warnke described the incident as involving a “toy,” clarifying that it was a 3D-printed airsoft gun. The email to parents said that campus administration began investigating after being informed that a student might have had a 3D-printed handgun.
Warnke said that due to the speed of the investigation and discovery of the item, there was not an emergency response to the school. The incident was a school code of conduct violation, not a criminal incident, he said.
The campus will enforce disciplinary action according to the district Student Code of Conduct, according to the email.
The email states that the school counselor is available to support any students with concerns.
“We encourage you to continue having conversations with your child about the importance of reporting any safety concerns to a trusted adult,” the email from Principal Raymond Garza reads. “Students should never handle any object that could be perceived as a weapon and should notify school staff immediately.”
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Grant Middle School informs parents of airsoft gun on campus
Reporting by Olivia Garrett, Corpus Christi Caller Times / Corpus Christi Caller Times
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