DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (WFIE) - Dawson Springs Independent School District officials informed parents and stakeholders that an incident involving an airsoft gun took place at the elementary school Friday morning.

According to a press release, at approximately 9 a.m., there was an upper elementary student report that a classmate had a gun in their locker.

School officials say upon searching the locker, an “Airsoft” type toy gun was found.

The press release states the gun was green and had an orange tip on the end of the barrel. It was immediately secured, and the student was questioned, along with other students in the area.

Officials say at this time, it appears the student had a much younger sibling at home who put the gun in the bag and it was not known until the student got to school.

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