LODI (CBS13) — Officers say a pellet gun was found in a Lodi Middle School student’s backpack on Friday.
The Lodi Police Department says, around 1:18 p.m., they got a report of a student who was possibly seen on campus with what looked like a gun.
READ MORE: Fire Damages Commercial Structure In Arden-ArcadeLess than five minutes later, police say the School Resource Officer had found the student and was able to search their backpack. Inside, the officer found a pellet gun.
READ MORE: Gov. Newsom Pardons Woman Sentenced To Life In 90s For Fatally Shooting AbuserPolice credit the officer’s familiarity with the school with helping handle the situation so quickly.
MORE NEWS: Kings Run Away In 4th, Top Heat 81-64 At California ClassicNo other information about the incident, including if the student is facing any consequences, has been released.