LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report a student intended no harm by bringing a gun to Smoketree Elementary School. Officers responded at 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after school staff located the firearm in the student’s possession.
“The investigation revealed that the juvenile student located the firearm while assisting family with cleaning out a storage unit and wanted to show it to their friends,” a news release said. “There were no threats made during the incident and there was no live ammunition in the firearm or with the juvenile.”
Police said the case will be referred to the Mohave County Juvenile Probation Department for screening. Internal discipline is pending within the school domain.
Dave Hawkins
