The Catasauqua Police Department seized a firearm reported to be in a student’s possession Tuesday at a charter school in the Lehigh County borough.

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School CEO Brad Schifko confirmed police responded to the school at 330 Howertown Road for what he called “an unfortunate incident.”

“The Catasauqua Police Department was contacted promptly and the situation is under control,” he said in an email.

Police in a news release said officers were dispatched about 2 p.m. to the school for a report of a student found to be in possession of a firearm.

“School officials secured the firearm prior to police notification,” the release states. “Officers responded and took possession of the firearm.

“The investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to the public or

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