Detroit HS Student Arrested After Lockdown Scare Involving Plastic Gun

DETROIT — A Detroit high school student was arrested last week after getting caught with a plastic gun on campus, a Detroit Public Schools Community District spokesperson tells Patch.

Western International High School, on Scotten Aveune, was thrown into lockdown last Friday after school officials saw a social media post showing a student with a gun on campus, according to the official.

Officials identify the student and recovered the gun, which turned out to be a plastic gun, according to the official.

Officials said the student was arrested in conneciton with the incident and will not be returning to the high school.

The district said in a statement that it "takes all threats seriously and remains committed to prioritizing the safety of our school community."

Officials did not report any injuries in the incident.

No further details were released.