Tensions soared at South Philadelphia High School when a student was found with a live round in their backpack, leading to a lockdown Thursday morning. The ordeal began around 9:30 a.m. at the school, situated at 2102 S. Broad Street, after the discovery was made as the student passed through a metal detector, reported by 6abc. A 9mm magazine with one live round prompted school officials to detain the 17-year-old student and recover the potentially dangerous item.

While the school police declared a lockdown, securing the campus, a K-9 unit scoured the premises in search of other threats. This precautionary measure ensured that there were no further safety concerns for the students and staff trapped inside, according to FOX29. The Philadelphia police took custody of the magazine, containing the solitary live round, as the investigation into the student's intentions continues.

The incident is particularly alarming in light of the rising concerns over school safety and gun violence nationwide. While details about the student's motives or any potential plans involving the ammunition have not been disclosed, the swift action by the school's security office and local police likely averted a crisis.

School officials have not made comments about consequences that will face the student, but the matter is being taken seriously, as any instance involving weapons in school settings is bound to ignite. Counseling and support services have been made available to students and staff following the harrowing incident that sought to disrupt the sanctity of the educational environment.