An elementary student was found with a gun on a school bus in Ocala this morning, officials said. The Ocala Police Department reported that they safely secured the weapon, and the student was taken into custody without incident on the bus headed to College Park Elementary. There were no reported injuries, and the other students were unharmed, according to WESH.
The discovery of the firearm led to immediate action from local authorities. The Ocala Police are working with school officials and the juvenile justice system to investigate the incident, specifically to understand how the student came into possession of the gun and to determine whether any threats were implicit or made. Police expressed their thanks for the bus driver's initiative to report the situation, resulting in the cooperation of school staff and transportation personnel in ensuring the safety of all students involved, according to a statement obtained by WFTV.
As per the Ocala Police Department's policy, no information regarding the identity of the juvenile has been released due to the individual's age. However, further details may be shared as the investigation moves forward.
