A loaded handgun was discovered in a student’s backpack at Panthers Run Elementary School in Lake Worth Beach on Thursday, prompting a swift response from school authorities. The student, who reported the firearm to a trusted adult, allowed School Police to safely intervene and recover the weapon without disrupting the school day.
Principal Risa Suarez reassured families that ensuring student safety is her top priority and emphasized that firearms are prohibited on school property under Florida law. The incident has initiated an investigation into how the student obtained the gun, and the school district plans to pursue appropriate criminal charges. Suarez urged parents to check their children’s belongings regularly and highlighted the use of the FortifyFL app for reporting safety concerns anonymously.
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