A live bullet was found inside a northwest suburban high school this week, prompting an early dismissal and canceled activities as authorities worked to investigate.

About 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, a student at Rolling Meadows High School reported to staff that a live bullet had been found within the school building, the Rolling Meadows Police Department said in a release.

The bullet was then turned into a staff member by the student, the release said, leading officials to place the school on a "hold" status.

Police responded to the school to assist School Resource Officers as part of the investigation, and an early dismissal was initiated. On-campus after school activities were canceled for the remainder of the day, the release said.

Police went on to say that no threats were found to have

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