A student was taken into custody following the discovery of a gun at Hogg Middle School on Friday morning. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) confirmed that its police department responded swiftly to the situation.
Upon receiving reports of a firearm on campus, HISD Police and school administrators acted quickly. A campus police officer detained the student involved as lockdown procedures were initiated. The firearm was subsequently confiscated, and thankfully, no students or staff were injured during the incident.
The identity of the student has not been disclosed, and HISD has not provided further information regarding how the student acquired the weapon or whether any charges will be filed. The event is currently under investigation.
In a statement, HISD emphasized that the safety of its students and staff is the district’s top priority. They urged students, families, and staff to report any information related to weapons or safety concerns to HISD Police or campus administrators immediately.
The district has stated that it will address the incident in accordance with legal guidelines and district policies as the investigation continues.
