Crime & Safety

BB Gun Found At Hercules High School: Police

The gun was found in a student's backpack on Tuesday, police report.

HERCULES, CA — A student has been suspended after a BB gun was allegedly found in his backpack at Hercules High School, according to police.

A school resource officer responded to a report involving a disruptive student in a classroom at 1900 Refugio Valley Road around 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The student, identified only as a 15-year-old boy, was sent home but police said he left his bag behind and the officer said the BB gun was found inside it.

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The boy has been suspended, and there may still be additional consequences, according to police.

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