Decatur High Student Found Carrying Unloaded Gun
Decatur Metro | February 5, 2010Diane forwards this note sent to the Decatur High School community from principal Lauri McKain-Fernandez…
I want to alert you to an issue that took place at school today. Shortly after 10am, it was brought to the administration’s attention that a student was in possession of a gun. Along with the School Resource Officer, I went to the classroom to get the student and did find a firearm. It was not loaded, and though I don’t believe our student body was ever in danger, I do think it is important that you are all aware that this took place. I wanted to be sure that you all heard about this issue directly from me. We have worked on investigating throughout the day and do not have any reason to believe that any of our students were in direct danger. Regardless, this is a serious and difficult issue to deal with as a school community. As always, the Decatur Police Department was very responsive and supportive in this matter.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
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I like the fact that parents were notified soon after the incident. It stops the rumor-mongering and fear of the unknown.
Maybe he was headed to the airport.
Or perhaps he was going to church later.
Probably just minding his own business, reading the bible….