East County News Service
December 17, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Students at Lemon Grove Academy Middle School saw a student with what appeared to be a firearm in his backpack on Friday, December 13, but didn’t report it to school staff until Monday, December 16.
School administrators immediately contacted the Lemon Grove substation. Deputies questioned the 14-year-old student and his parents. The firearm turned out to be a plastic BB gun that the student showed to classmates. The BB gun was seized without incident, says Lieutenant Joe Barry.
The investigation found no known threats to Lemon Grove Academy Middle School students.
The Sheriff’s department reminds students that if they hear any threats or even potential violence, they should and can always approach school staff or call the anonymous Students Speaking Out Hotline right away at (888) 580-8477.