CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Parents of Parkway West High School received a letter on Tuesday informing them of a student bringing a loaded gun to school.

According to the letter, the administrative team found West High student in possession of a loaded handgun.

The gun was confiscated and Chesterfield police were contacted. Police removed the student from campus.

The school claims that its quick investigation concluded that the student did not intend to cause harm.

“We have reported this incident to law enforcement and will cooperate with any additional investigation,” the letter said.

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