An unloaded handgun was found in a student’s backpack at Manhattan High School Thursday afternoon.

Michelle Jones, the director of communications and school safety for USD 383, informed KMAN of the discovery. She said the district does not plan to release any additional information regarding this incident.

Jones also passed along a message to students and parents from MHS Principal Greg Hoyt, which can be read below:

Students, Parents, and Guardians –

This afternoon, in the process of conducting an unrelated investigation, an unloaded handgun was discovered in a student’s backpack by an administrator. There was no ammunition discovered on the student or in the backpack, RCPD was immediately contacted and the student was taken into custody by law enforcement.

A search of the student’s vehicle did not reveal any ammunition. At no time had the weapon been brandished at school, and no reports of a possible weapon were received.

We are thankful for the safe outcome, and are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students, staff members, and guests at Manhattan High School. I applaud the work of school officials and our school resource officer, and am especially thankful for the student who first reported on a separate incident.

Greg Hoyt, MHS Principal

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