URGENT UPDATE: A student was discovered with a loaded gun inside a stolen car at West Forsyth High School in Forsyth County, N.C., prompting immediate concerns for student safety. The incident unfolded on Monday when deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in the school parking lot.
Authorities from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy attempted to pull over the vehicle after confirming it was reported stolen. Upon stopping the car, deputies found a student in possession of a loaded firearm.
This alarming situation raises significant questions about security in schools, especially regarding the presence of firearms and stolen vehicles on campus. The school community is now left grappling with the implications of this serious incident.
Witnesses reported seeing multiple deputies on the scene, and parents have expressed their shock and concern for their children’s safety. One parent noted, “This is every parent’s worst nightmare. We send our kids to school to learn, not to face dangers like this.”
No injuries were reported during the incident, and the student was taken into custody as authorities investigate further. The school has not released additional statements regarding the safety measures being implemented following this event.
Officials are urging parents to remain vigilant and to discuss safety with their children. As investigations are ongoing, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide further updates.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent situation that has shaken the West Forsyth High School community.
