A high school student at a Spring ISD campus has been arrested Friday after being found in possession of a firearm on campus, according to Spring Independent School District officials.
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In an email sent to Dekaney High School parents, school principal Connie Smith said administrators were alerted in the afternoon that a student was allegedly carrying a gun.The campus was immediately placed on a “hold” as officials with Spring ISD Police Department responded. Officers quickly located the student, conducted a search, and confiscated the firearm. The student was taken into custody without incident, and no students were injured.Spring ISD said the weapon was reported by another student, a move district officials praised.One Dekaney High School parent expressed concern about campus security, saying the school has been “more lenient” with metal detector screenings. “They’re not searching them well enough,” the parent said. “If they found the gun in the school, something slipped. I feel my child is not safe anymore.”Spring ISD released the following statement confirming the arrest: This afternoon, Dekaney High School administrators were alerted that a student was allegedly in possession of a firearm. The campus was placed on hold while Spring ISD Police quickly located the student, conducted a search, and confiscated the firearm. The student was taken into custody without incident, and no students were harmed. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate the student who reported the concern and commend our Spring ISD Police and campus administrators for their swift response. The incident remains under investigation.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.Bryce Newberry joined KPRC 2 in July 2022. He loves the thrill of breaking news and digging deep on a story that gets people talking.Winter Weather Alert: No Panic, Just Prepare!Thursday evening update on weekend winter weatherHere's why Houstonians should not drip faucets in cold weatherWhy bridges and overpasses close first during a Houston freezeHouston road crews rely on brine to keep roads clear from ice. Will it work this time?KPRC 2 Weather Facts: Debunking online rumorsCenterPoint Energy preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
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