BEAUMONT, Texas — Police and the school district are investigating after a young student brought an airsoft gun to school Wednesday morning in China.
A student at China Elementary School brought the air gun to school but it was unloaded, according to a Facebook post just after 8:20 a.m. by the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District.
The district noted that "both the gun and the student have been secured" while they investigate.
From the Hardin-Jefferson ISD...
HJISD was made aware that a young student at China Elementary brought an airsoft gun to school this morning. The gun had no ammunition.
Both the student and the airsoft gun have been secured as law enforcement conducts their investigation.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
The Crime Stoppers tip line and app are available and have been used by students and parents to report school threats according to Crime Stoppers Director Jeremy Raley.
He says it's good for kids and staff to know the app is always available and that anyone can report concerning behavior that they may be too scared to talk about, personally.
"It's another tool in the school's tool bag and the students because they learn a lot more than they are giving up information on. They are around the students all day long," Raley said.
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It's also important for parents to make sure they are aware of what is being posted to social media according to Raley.
"Have that relationship with your child that way if they see something they aren't comfortable with they can approach you and report it," Raley said.
If you have information about a crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.
Call 833-TIPS (8477) or download the P3Tips App on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously.
