Tecumseh schools placed on lockdown after students found with gun

Two students in possession of a loaded gun near school property prompted a lockdown Wednesday afternoon.

Bus drivers discovered the two students walking down the road during school hours and alerted school personnel, according to a news release. Deputies responded, and the students were questioned and searched, and were found to be in possession of the loaded gun.

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Neither juvenile was in attendance at school today.

Both juveniles were arrested and taken to juvenile detention on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm and one count of menacing.

Tecumseh students were reported safe during the lock down.

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