A Northland Pines student was taken into custody after the discovery of a facsimile gun in a bathroom at the school.
The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department reports Friday morning, the school’s Resource Deputy received information that a gun was hidden in a bathroom at the middle and high school. The facsimile pistol was found to be a look alike to a handgun. This type of gun is constructed of plastic and metal pieces. It is commonly referred to as an airsoft gun and does not meet the definition of a firearm.
There was a soft lockdown at the school.
The building was cleared by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department and no other weapons were found.
The student was identified as the person bringing the weapon to the school. School officials, Vilas County Juvenile Intake and the sheriff’s department are taking care of the student. The identity of the student will not be released.
