CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Grassfield High School student was detained after it was discovered that she had brought a handgun to school, according to Chesapeake Public Schools and Chesapeake police.
Around 11:30 a.m., Brian Haughinberry, Principal of Grassfield High School, alerted parents and guardians that earlier in the day another student reported to "a trusted adult" that a student had brought a loaded handgun onto school grounds.
"I want to commend the student who did the right thing by reporting this matter to a trusted adult," Haughinberry said in the statement. "Today’s response is a strong example of our 'see something, say something' message in action."
A spokesperson with the Chesapeake Police Department said the student, described as a female juvenile, was immediately taken into custody and transported to juvenile Intake.
Officers also said charges in the case are pending as the incident remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help detectives, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887. You can also submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.