BB Gun, .22 Caliber Bullet Found In Pflugerville School

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- School district officials have confirmed that an air rifle and a .22 caliber bullet were found at one of its schools on Thursday.

In a letter sent to parents, Westview Middle School Principal Amanda Johnson saida student reported seeing another with a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun. Relatively harmless, such air rifles are prohibited on school grounds.

In an unrelated search, a .22 caliber bullet was found on the premises, the principal said.

Although no threats were made against the school, officials cautioned parents and students to report anything that even resembles a weapon to them.

No further details were provided, including whether the student with the “airsoft” BB gun would face disciplinary action.

This marks the second time in recent months that a student has brought a BB gun to school. In late January, school officials confiscated the same implement from a student's backpack in Round Rock.

In that incident, Stony Point High School principal Anthony Watson also sent a letter to parents about the incident. He said the student would face disciplinary action as a result, but didn't specify.