Student Armed With Gun Arrested At Village High, Police Say

PLEASANTON, CA — A student who was allegedly in possession of a loaded handgun was arrested at Village High School in Pleasanton on Monday morning, police officials said.

"When officers arrived they contacted the student, who was in possession of a loaded handgun," police said in a statement.

The student, whose name was not released, was arrested on suspicion of possessing of a firearm on school grounds and booked into the Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Police said they train for scenarios, such as recognizing suspicious activity, for situations similar to the incident reported on Monday.

The Pleasanton Unified School District released a statement about the incident:

Yesterday, Village High School administration received a report that a student may be carrying a concealed weapon on campus. Village staff immediately contacted Pleasanton Police Department who responded within minutes, removing the student from school grounds without incident. The quick response by site staff and the Pleasanton Police Department is a testament to our ongoing partnership and collaboration. The District is reviewing policies and procedures related to school safety and continues to work closely with the PPD to ensure the safety of our schools.

Police ask residents to report suspicious activity by calling the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5252. The Pleasanton Unified School District’s tip line phone number is 925-417-5199 and can receive text and voicemail messages. Both tip lines are anonymous and confidential.

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