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Unloaded Handgun Found with First Grader at Beaver Run Elementary 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM

SALISBURY, Md. – Authorities in Wicomico County are investigating after a first grade student was found with an unloaded handgun at Beaver Run Elementary School on Tuesday. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, a teacher spotted what appeared to be a… The post Unloaded Handgun Found with First Grader at Beaver Run Elementary  appeared first on TV Delmarva .

SALISBURY, Md. – Authorities in Wicomico County are investigating after a first grade student was found with an unloaded handgun at Beaver Run Elementary School on Tuesday. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, a teacher spotted what appeared to be a firearm in the possession of a 7-year-old student shortly before the end of the school day. Officials say the student brought the gun to school that morning, though it was not loaded. Law enforcement and school administrators acted quickly upon discovery. The teacher followed all established safety protocols, alerting school leadership, local authorities, and the student’s parents. The sheriff’s office confirmed that all students and staff were safely dismissed and no injuries occurred.
Officials with Wicomico County Public Schools and Beaver Run Elementary are working closely with law enforcement as the investigation continues. No details have been released regarding how the student obtained the firearm, and authorities have not commented on whether any charges will be pursued in connection with the incident.

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