Evanston police are investigating after an elementary school student gave a handgun magazine to administrators Tuesday morning.
The school went on lockdown as a precaution and there was no active threat, police said. Shortly before 11 a.m., police said the lockdown was lifted.
"With support from the Evanston Police Department , our investigation confirmed that there are no other weapons on campus, other than the magazine initially recovered which is now in the possession of EPD. We have been in contact with the student's family and this matter remains under investigation. We will work collaboratively with EPD and the student's family to provide the necessary support.
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