PASCO COUNTY, Fla.- Pasco Sheriff’s Office reported that Gulf Highlands Elementary School was temporarily placed on controlled campus status as deputies investigated a student’s claim of bringing a firearm to school.
The student in question was located, and no weapon was found.
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The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that this was an isolated incident and there was no ongoing threat to the school. Gulf Highlands Elementary has returned to its normal operations.
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