Overview
- An assistant principal discovered a gun in a student's backpack on Wednesday morning and immediately confiscated the weapon.
- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was notified at about 10:50 a.m., detained the student, and said there was no threat to students or staff.
- Willis ISD told parents the student reportedly did not know the gun was in the bag and said the incident will be handled under the Student Handbook and state law.
- School officials have not released the student's identity and have not announced whether criminal charges will be filed, making the legal outcome a developing matter.
- The district urged families to check recreational backpacks for prohibited items and said it is reviewing safety procedures that affect students and staff.