MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Mount Vernon middle school student has been arrested after bringing a gun to school on Monday.
According to the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), on February 3, an MVPD Middle School Resource Officer (SRO) was contacted by LaVenture Middle School Administration regarding a student with a gun at the school. Students had reportedly told staff that another student was seen ‘in possession of something that resembled a gun.’
Before the SRO made contact, police say school staff contacted the student and safely recovered the gun. The MVPD SRO was able to confirm that the gun was real and took the student into custody.
Police say no threats were made during the incident.
The student was booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention for Possessing a Dangerous Weapon on School Facilities, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators is asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or call Mount Vernon Police during business hours at (360) 336-6271.
On February 3, 2025, the Mount Vernon Police Department Middle School Resource Officer (SRO) was contacted by LaVenture...
Posted by Mount Vernon Police Department - WA on Monday, February 3, 2025
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