A teenager has been charged after a fake gun was brought to school in Sherwood Park , prompting a large police response in the community directly east of Edmonton.

On Thursday, Strathcona County RCMP responded to a firearms call at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School on Emerald Drive.

Police said they got a 911 call from a teacher just before 2 p.m., who said a student was seen in possession of a gun in class. The school then went into lockdown.

RCMP arrived at the school and seized what they believe to be an imitation firearm.

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody and charged with assault with a weapon, using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

RCMP said there were no physical injuries reported as a resu

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