Gun Confiscated From Student Vehicle At Union High School Campus

Police were at the Union High School campus on Wednesday after a report of a gun in a vehicle.

Union High School sent a statement to parents and staff saying that they received an anonymous tip of a weapon in a student’s vehicle. They say that the security team secured and searched the student, who said he had a gun in his vehicle in the parking lot. They say at no time was the gun brought into the school or used to threaten students or staff.

Union HS informed parents that they notified police, the weapon was confiscated, and the student was removed from campus. They said that criminal charges and school discipline would be brought to the student.

Full statement from Union HS:

As you know, maintaining safety and security on our campus is our highest priority. This message is to inform you of an incident that we handled on campus today.

Today, we received an anonymous tip that a student had a weapon in his vehicle. Our security team immediately secured the student and conducted a search. The student was not in possession of a weapon on his person, however, the student admitted that he did have a gun in his vehicle in the parking lot. At no time was the gun brought into school or used to threaten other students or staff.

Law enforcement was notified, the weapon was confiscated, and the student was removed from campus. Criminal charges will be brought in addition to school imposed disciplinary measures. 

We are pleased that our community exercised our "see something, say something" approach to keeping our schools safe and secure. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly with any questions.