COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Police Department says it is investigating an incident involving a teenager attempting to bring a gun to school.
According to the department, a school resource officer with Tesla High School was called to a local hospital to investigate a "suspicious circumstance". During their investigation, they discovered that a student had stolen a family member's firearm from their vehicle.
Police say the firearm was secured under state standards, the student proceeded to place that gun in their backpack before attempting to leave for school. Family members almost immediately realized the firearm was missing and were able to stop the student and get the gun before he reached the school grounds.
The student has been placed on a mental health hold and their phone and the firearm recovered have been placed into evidence. At this time it is unclear if the student is facing charges as a result of the incident.
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