MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead High School student was taken into custody after a school resource officer discovered a gun in their possession.

Staff members at Moorhead Career Academy reported seeing the student drop the gun during a class transition period.

The 17-year-old was swiftly taken into the office and eventually taken to West Central Regional Juvenile Center.

An initial investigation by officers deemed the student did not pose an active threat and had not made any threats of violence toward others.

The student is currently being held with pending charges by the Clay County Attorney’s Office for felony possession of a firearm on school property, prohibited firearm possession, and removal or alteration of a serial number.

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