MASSILLON, Ohio — A Massillon Junior High School student was taken into custody on Monday after being found in possession of a gun.
According to a statement from Massillon City Schools Superintendent Paul Salvino, administrators became aware that a junior high student had a gun at the end of the day on Monday.
Salvino says the student was immediately taken into custody. There was no specific threat made against any student of staff member.
"The district will continue to cooperate with the Massillon Police Department as well as apply appropriate student discipline," Salvino wrote in his statement. "We are grateful to have a school resource officer located at the Massillon Middle School Complex who was able to ensure immediate response to the situation."
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