LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland high school student was arrested Wednesday morning after they reportedly brought a gun to campus.
Just after 8 a.m., the school resource officer at Tenoroc High School received an anonymous tip that a student brought a gun to school, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
After finding the 15-year-old student, they reportedly found a pistol in his jacket pocket along with a magazine with 12 rounds in his pants pocket.
An investigation revealed the teen threatened a student with the gun as well, the sheriff's office explains. He was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school campus, carrying a concealed firearm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disruption of a school function, possession of a firearm by someone under 18 and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number.
Leaders from Polk County Public Schools sent a message earlier Wednesday to families about the situation saying all students and staff at the high school were safe.
The message explained that a student brought a gun to school, but it was quickly reported to the school staff and law enforcement. The student was then located by authorities and taken into custody.
No one was reportedly threatened or harmed during the situation.
"We always encourage our students and staff to report any suspicious or dangerous situations, which allows us to work with law enforcement to respond immediately," the message read in part.
"Again, everyone is safe at Tenoroc High, and we are proceeding with the normal school day."