Plymouth Teacher On Leave For Gun Comment

PLYMOUTH, MA — A Plymouth teacher was placed on leave Friday after students reportedly overhead him talking about a gun. The incident happened at Plymouth North High School. The students, after overhearing the alleged comment, immediately approached administrators, school officials said in a statement.

Police investigated the incident.

"The investigation has indicated that the comment, while alarming, was not indicative of a present danger to the school," the school system said in a statement. "We are proud of the students who came forward, and we want to express our appreciation to them and to the members of our school community who provided information that helped us get to the bottom of this situation quickly and safely. We will continue to prioritize school safety at all times in this difficult climate and react swiftly and strongly to any type of allegation that is brought to our attention."

Schools have been on high alert after last month's deadly high school shootings in Parkland, Florida.

A Westford janitor was recently fired after allegedly bringing a gun to school grounds and a Tewksbury student was recently arrested after allegedly threatening another student.

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