Police Confirm Reported School Weapon Was Not Real

Date: April 19, 2024

Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed that a reported weapon at a local school on Friday turned out to be a toy, and there was no risk to students or the public.

According to Prince Edward County OPP, officers were called to the school after receiving information about a possible weapon on school grounds. Police attended the scene promptly, located the individuals involved, and conducted an investigation.

OPP later clarified through a post on the social media platform X that the item in question was not a real weapon. “The individuals were identified and spoken with, and the item was determined to be a toy,” police stated, adding that there was no ongoing safety concern.

Police also addressed online speculation surrounding the incident, noting that rumours circulating on social media were inaccurate. OPP emphasized that at no time was there a genuine threat and reassured the community that the situation was handled quickly and safely.

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