ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) -- An investigation is underway after a student was found to have a BB gun at Tierra Antigua Elementary School.
School principal Shelby Sanchez wrote to parents about the weapon situation. She stated to school families it was reported a student had a toy gun in their backpack minutes before dismissal.
The student was then found to have a BB gun. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Albuquerque Public Schools police was contacted and its investigation is ongoing.