CHARLOTTE — A BB gun was found on the campus Thursday at Independence High School, officials with the school said.
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There are scanners to detect weapons at the school. However, they are being installed and don’t work yet, officials with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district said.
There were no threats to students and staff members, and everyone is safe, according to officials.
“The safety of our students is our top priority,” the principal said in a message to parents.
The student will face disciplinary action.
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