An employee of the Monessen City School District was found to have a gun at an elementary school, as reported yesterday. Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte stated that the firearm was quickly secured by the district police and school administrators after its discovery, citing that the employee is licensed to carry a gun.
"Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority," Motte expressed in a statement posted on the district's website. The superintendent emphasized that all concerns related to school safety are taken seriously and acted upon promptly to maintain a secure learning environment, WPXI reported.
Monessen police identified the individual with the gun as a teacher, although no name has been publicly released. Chief David Yuhasz provided details noting that the firearm was discovered inside the school premises, and it did not pose an immediate threat as it was not presented menacingly nor used to intimidate anyone. There have been no charges filed to date, and the Monessen police are collaborating with the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office regarding the ongoing investigation, according to WTAE.
