MILWAUKEE — A 13-year-old girl was arrested after a loaded gun was found at the Milwaukee School of Languages on Thursday.
A statement from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) confirmed the student brought a loaded gun to school. Police confirmed that the 13-year-old was arrested and that the gun was recovered without incident.
"MPS will follow the code of conduct in addressing consequences for anyone who was determined to be involved in this situation," the MPS statement says. "Our staff is taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of students."
She is currently suspended from school. There is a meeting scheduled with central office next week to determine her status at school.
The 13-year-old made an initial appearance in juvenile court Friday.
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After both of her parents—who live in separate houses—confirmed there were no weapons at either house, she was released into their custody.
There is a no contact order in place with Milwaukee School of Languages. She was also ordered to have no unsupervised media activity.
Milwaukee School of Languages is located at 8400 W Burleigh St., Milwaukee.
TMJ4 will update this story throughout the day if additional information develops.
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