Gun found in student’s backpack at Little Rock’s Central High School

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Central High School in Little Rock sent a notice out on Wednesday morning, signed by principal Nancy Rousseau, regarding a security incident.

The announcement stated a gun had been found in a student’s backpack at the school.

It continued that the student arrived at school with an unapproved backpack, which triggered the weapon detector when security searched it. On further inspection, a gun was found, Rousseau said, adding that the student tried to run away but was quickly apprehended.

“At no time was there a threat made toward anyone, and the student never entered the building,” Rousseau stated.

The announcement continued that “All is well at Central,” and the school’s security protocols worked as intended. The principal continued to thank the school’s security te