Female Student at Hartford School Had Gun: PD

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford Public High School was briefly placed in lockdown status Friday afternoon as police investigated a report of a female student with a gun.

Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley reported on Twitter a collaborative effort between city officers and school security led to discovery of a .45 caliber handgun in the female's possession.

The student was removed from the premises and will likely face charges, Foley said.

No injuries were reported.

Foley said more details will be released later.

Photo courtesy of Hartford Police Department