Investigation into a report of a gun on campus showed no threats were made

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – An investigation into a report of a gun on campus at Amherst Education Center on Monday showed no evidence of any threats.

The staff at Amherst County Public Schools got a tip that one of the students was carrying a weapon. The Amherst County Public Schools and the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation, which led to the discovery of a student with a BB-Pistol made to look like a handgun, according to the school district. The school district asserts that no threats were made to any students or staff members.

“Appropriate actions were taken by Amherst County Public Schools administration and the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office,” the school district said. No other information about the student or the punishment has been made public at this time.

The following statement has been issued by the district:

“Safety is a top priority in Amherst County Public Schools. We encourage you to take time to discuss school safety and the seriousness of such an incident. Please remind your students that if they “see something, say something” to an adult. School safety is a collaborative effort between the schools, families, and the community. We need to continue to work together to provide for a safe educational environment for students and staff. We thank the administration of Amherst Education Center and the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office for their swift response to this incident. Thank you.”