UPDATE:
The Madison County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested 25-year-old Zane Turner after a gun was found in her 5-year-old's backpack Monday morning. She's charged with Violation of Safe Storage of a Firearm and Neglect of a Child.
In a Facebook post, they said that when the School Resource Deputy took possession of the handgun, they identified it as a Lorcin Model L25 .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. MCSO says the handgun was complete with a magazine and not loaded, and that no ammunition was present.
Earlier, the Madison County School Board said at no time were students or staff in danger as the proper authorities stepped in once the weapon was discovered.
MCSO says investigators talked to the child's mother, and following the interview, she was arrested.
They say this investigation remains active to see if anyone else from the child’s household is involved.
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A possible firearm was found in a 5-year-old’s backpack at Madison County Central School.
In a release on Facebook, the school board said a staff member found what appeared to be a firearm in a 5-year-old Pre-K student's backpack this morning, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
The post states the weapon was found when a staff member was helping the student locate a paper in their backpack. School Resource Deputies responded within one minute of being notified and took possession of the firearm. Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigators are currently on campus investigating the situation.
The district said no students or staff were ever in danger. The district said staff followed proper safety protocols, and law enforcement contained the situation immediately upon discovery. Normal school operations continued without interruption. They say this is a reminder to parents and guardians to make sure firearms and other dangerous items are stored "securely and are completely inaccessible to children."
Parents with questions or concerns should contact the school administration or the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
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