Washington police report the discovery of two handguns near Washington High School, highlighting safety concerns in the community. The firearms, found under a tree near the school’s baseball field on May 30, had reportedly been abandoned since May 22, as indicated by surveillance footage.
Fortunately, authorities confirmed that neither weapon contained ammunition, posing no immediate threat to students or staff. Washington Chief of Police Jim Lester emphasized the seriousness of any incident involving weapons at schools, stating that an ongoing investigation is underway with an arrest expected shortly.
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