Student found to have gun during Wellton school ceremony

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A student was reported to have brought a gun to a school ceremony, according to the Wellton Police Department (WPD).

Officers were called on the evening of May 19 about a possible firearm on campus during the Wellton Elementary School 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony.

The student in possession of the alleged gun was found and escorted away from the ceremony, when officers saw that the firearm was a toy pistol, according to WPD.

Officers determined the toy to be non-functional.

WPD says the student will be facing consequences in accordance to local laws and school district policies.

No injuries or threats were reported.

You can read the full press release here.