INDIANAPOLIS — A student who appeared to be carrying a gun was apprehended inside an Indianapolis school Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.
Wayne Township Schools Superintendent Jeff Butts posted a message on Twitter saying the schools were placed on lockdown after a staff member saw a student who "appeared to have a weapon."
Butts said the building was placed on a full lockdown and the school resource officer apprehended the student.
During the investigation, Dr. Butts said it was determined that the student had brought an airsoft toy pistol to school to sell it to another student.
"I appreciate the quick actions taken by our students and staff to successfully implement the safety plan, which we practice multiple times each school year," Butts said.
Read his full message below.
This morning, Lynhurst ⅞ Grade Center implemented their school safety plan resulting from a staff member who saw a student who appeared to have a weapon. At that time, the building was placed on a full lockdown and our school resource officer apprehended the student. Pt. 1
— Dr. Jeff Butts (@WayneTwpSuper) May 15, 2019
Pt. 2 During the investigation, it was determined that the student had an Airsoft toy pistol. One student had brought the toy to school to sell it to another student.
— Dr. Jeff Butts (@WayneTwpSuper) May 15, 2019
Pt. 3 We have lifted the lockdown and are resuming our instructional day. I appreciate the quick actions taken by our students and staff to successfully implement the safety plan which we practice multiple times each school year.
— Dr. Jeff Butts (@WayneTwpSuper) May 15, 2019
