Cross Creek Student Faces Disciplinary Action After Gun Found At School
A Cross Creek student faces disciplinary action after high school administrators were given a tip that a gun was believed to be on campus today.
The gun was found during an administrative search and was confiscated.
A letter sent to parents from Principal Dr. LaQuanda Carpenter explained the incident today.
Cross Creek Student Incident Prompts Letter to Parents
“We take these incidents seriously and address them quickly to ensure the well-being of our students and staff and keep them focused on student achievement. While incidents of this nature draw negative attention to our school community, we remain unwavering in our commitment to achieving greatness and helping our students excel academically.
Please take this opportunity to speak to your child about the importance of school safety and the appropriateness of items they bring to school. Encourage your child to report concerning activity to an instructor or administrator immediately. Our System Tip Line is always available to receive and address concerns about the safety of our school, students and staff at (706) 828-0177.”
Today’s incident is being handled by Richmond County School System Police, according to Carpenter.
Shots Were Fired Less Than a Week ago Outside Laney Walker High School Stadium
Shots were heard outside Laney High School’s football stadium last Friday night as the team played its first game of the season against Westside.
Some fans hunkered down, others ran after reports of more than a dozen shots were heard during the third quarter of the game.
No one was hurt, but Richmond County deputies said shell casings were found at Florence Street and Blounts Avenue. Shots were also apparently fired in the area of a nearby apartment complex.
No one has been arrested in connection with the incident, but witnesses told investigators they saw a car driving up and down the street outside the stadium with at least one person firing shots into the air from the vehicle.
