Juvenile suspect charged after bringing airsoft gun to Wilson

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

Officials acted fast when it was reported that a local middle school student had brought a handgun into the building this morning.

Although it  was determined to merely be a replica toy weapon -- an airsoft gun,  the Vigo Co. School Corp. has a strict policy on all guns -- even toy guns.  Airsoft guns are comparable to BB guns and are manufactured to have an appearance of a real firearm. 

One student is being disciplined regarding the incident.

"No threats were made by the student. However, after conferring with the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office, he was ultimately arrested for disorderly conduct," a Terre Haute Police Department spokesman said.

The investigation began at Woodrow Wilson, located on S. 25th Street,  following the tip, around 9 a..m

School police officers and faculty were able to quickly  locate the juvenile suspect and recover the gun from a locker, according to the report.