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Superintendent: Student caught with gun, ammunition at school in Northumberland County

A student was reportedly caught with a gun and ammunition Monday at a school in Northumberland County.

MILTON, Pa. — Milton police are not saying much after Monday's incident where a student brought a gun to school.

In a joint news release, police and Milton Area School District's superintendent say a student brought a Glock onto school grounds with 16 rounds of ammunition.

"It's scary to think that, especially with all the mass shootings and stuff that are going on right now, it's just really scary," Laurie Purcell said.

Laurie Purcell has four granddaughters who attend Milton Area School District.

"My oldest one is graduating this year, so that is really scary to think that something like that could have happened her last year," Purcell said.

District officials say they were made aware of the student with the gun Monday afternoon and everyone was already out of the school.

"I don't know the situation but it's very serious. I'm glad the police were on top of it so it didn't get any further," Scidell Charles Shearer said. 

Shearer has two grandsons in the school district.

"Should have never gotten in the child's hands without some type of parental guidance or something. And it should have never gotten on school property," Shearer said.

"I think the school has to be careful with that, check the kids before going in the school," Augustina Manzano said.

Manzano is also a grandmother and worries, especially because of recent mass shootings.

"It's terrible because things happen right now around and can be the same. I'm scared about that," Manzano said.

Police did not comment on the investigation, and the student was not identified.  

You can read the full statement from the superintendent below.

"The Milton Area School District and Milton Borough Police Department were notified that a juvenile student possessed a weapon on school property yesterday. Working collaboratively the juvenile was identified and the authorities confirmed the juvenile was carrying a Glock in school with 16 rounds of ammunition. The authorities continue to investigate the matter. The current processes in place, between the school district and police, ensured a quick and immediate police response. We will do our very best to continue to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. This matter is an open criminal investigation. Thank you for patience, understanding and support as we work towards a swift resolution."    

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