Police Investigating Gun Created By A 3-D Printing Machine Found In A Car Near Concord High School

CONCORD, NH — Concord police and SAU 8 school officials say there is no danger to the public after a gun investigation at Concord High School on Thursday afternoon.

Around 12:15 p.m., the school resource officer reported to dispatch they were investigating a suspicious vehicle near the school and requested information about a vehicle after being tipped off about a possible firearm in a car. Dispatch ran the New Hampshire registration and other police officers began investigating the incident, according to Lt. Thomas Yerkes of the Concord Police Department.

“Upon further investigation, the item appeared to be a handgun manufactured from a 3-D printing machine,” he said.

As part of the investigation, police searched a home on Clinton Street on Thursday afternoon.

Acting Concord High School Principal Kris Gallo said Friday the vehicle was parked “on the edge of school property” and police were notified immediately. She stated the owner of the vehicle had been identified and was cooperating with the police.

“A weapon on school property is illegal and has significant consequences,” she said. “Student and staff safety is our top priority.”

Gallo said the information was brought to school officials’ attention because “someone saw something and reported it, which is exactly what we ask of our entire school community.”

Yerkes said in a statement on Friday there was no danger to the public or the school during the incident, and the case remains an active and open investigation.

Investigators confirmed the gun was not printed at the school.

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