NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Police are investigating after a student was found in possession of a gun Thursday at Little Creek Elementary School.

According to Norfolk police, officers responded to a report of a student having a weapon at the school around 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

NPS says a teacher alerted the administration immediately who then enacted safety and security protocol. School staff turned over the gun to Norfolk police.

No one was hurt and students went home safely. The investigation is ongoing.

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