Crime & Safety
Pellet Gun Likely Weapon in Kirkwood School Bus Incident
A Kirkwood High School student faces disciplinary action after reportedly carrying what is believed to be an airsoft pellet gun on a Kirkwood School District bus.
An incident involving a student carrying a weapon on a school bus likely involved an airsoft pellet gun.
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The gun has not been recovered. The description of the weapon comes from eyewitness accounts from students on the bus, according to Ginger Cayce, public information officer for the .
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The incident occurred Aug. 30. In a letter to KHS parents Aug. 31, Principal Mike Havener said the student is facing disciplinary action.
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The District has not released details about the student's punishment or other details of the incident as officials continue an investigation.
According to District policy, possessing a weapon is a Level 5 offense. Consequences of Level 5 offenses are out-of-school suspension for 10 days and a possible recommendation for up to 180-day suspension and/or expulsion. All Level 5 offenses may be subject to legal prosecution.
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