MINT HILL, N.C. – An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS. This is the second weapon discovered at the high school within two weeks.
The gun was confiscated immediately and there is no current threat to students and staff, according to school officials.
Officials with CMS have released the following statement:
Possession of a weapon of any kind in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and has serious consequences. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority, therefore we encourage all students to report weapons or threats to a trusted adult. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App.
Thank you for your continued support of Rocky River High School.
Previous coverage of weapons at Rocky River can be found here.