A Midwest City (MWC) High School student was arrested on Thursday morning after they brought a loaded gun onto the campus.

Administrators at the high school received a tip that a student may have a weapon on campus, so School Resource Officers (SRO) immediately responded.

The student was taken into police custody after a loaded gun was found in their background. Police say the student will not be allowed to return to campus.

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There was a vague social media post that was reported to staff earlier on Thursday morning, but administrators say it is not related to this incident.

The full statement from MWC Schools can be read below.

This morning, a Midwest City High School student was arrested for possession of a loaded gun on campus. Administrators received a tip that a student may have a weapon on campus and our SRO immediately responded and the student was taken into police custody. The student will not be returning to campus. We commend the swift actions taken by staff members to keep our students safe. This incident is not related to the vague social media post that was reported to staff earlier this morning.

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