Student taken into custody after handgun found at Alcorn Central High

A student was taken into custody after a handgun was found inside a vehicle that entered Alcorn Central High School’s campus, the Alcorn School District said Thursday.

The district said school officials received a tip Thursday morning about a potential safety concern involving a vehicle coming onto campus. School and district personnel responded and approached the vehicle as soon as it entered school grounds, the district said.

The vehicle was searched and a handgun was located inside, the district said. The firearm was seized and the student was taken into custody by the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department.

Based on information available, district officials said they believe the incident was isolated. The district said it would not release additional details because the matter is under investigation by law enforcement.

School districts commonly work with local law enforcement when safety concerns arise to protect students and staff. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.