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Loaded firearm found in student’s backpack at Smithfield High School, officials say

Both Smithfield High School and Middle School were put on a temporary lockdown after a loaded firearm was detected Monday morning.

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — Both Smithfield High School and Middle School were put on a temporary lockdown after a loaded firearm was detected Monday morning.

According to officials with the school, the high school’s weapon detection system went off as a student was entering the school on Monday. After an investigation, a loaded firearm was found in the student’s backpack.