Spent Shell Cartridge Found At Middle School: Arlington Heights PD

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Police responded to South Middle School Thursday afternoon following a report of a student finding a spent shell cartridge on school grounds. An initial investigation determined there was no credible threat to the school, students or the community, but there was an increased police presence on campus during dismissal.

The incident was reported to school staff at around 1:30 p.m. Police met with school administrators and a K9 sweep of the school was conducted.

Due to recent construction activity at the school, police ave not ruled out that the spent shell casing was an expended powder actuated cartridge, a byproduct from a construction anchoring tool.

The Arlington Heights Police Department is encouraging parents, students, and staff to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement and school authorities.

As an added precaution, officers plan to maintain an increased presence around the school in the coming days to "provide reassurance to the community."