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Student found with gun at Middletown high school

Officers took action to remove the firearm and say that no additional threats are present at the school.

Luis Lopez

Apr 8, 2026, 1:50 PM

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The Middletown Police Department says it was notified of a student carrying a weapon at a school on Wednesday.

Upon further investigation, officers say they located an unloaded firearm inside a student's backpack.

Officers took action to remove the firearm and say that no additional threats are present at the school.

Middletown Police Department is continuing to work closely with school district officials as the investigation remains ongoing.

Officials said there was no need for parents or guardians to report to the school.

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