St. Paul police: 2nd grader said he brought gun to school to show friends

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A second grader was found with a gun at a St. Paul elementary school Thursday, police say.

The child had the handgun in his pocket at Bruce Vento Elementary School on Case Avenue and Arkwright Street.

He said he brought it from home to show his friends, according to Sgt. Toy Vixayvong, a St. Paul police spokesman. A teacher found the gun and police were notified about 11:30 a.m.

In a message to parents, Principal Nicole Napierala wrote, “We do not believe the student planned to use the weapon, nor were any threats made.”

“If you have any weapons in your home, make sure they are safely stored and not accessible,” the letter continued. “You are encouraged to say something if you see or hear any safety concerns.”

Police are investigating who the gun belongs to and how the child accessed it, Vixayvong said.

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