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Two Temple High School students arrested after one brings gun to campus, police say

According to the school district, the school was placed on a secure hold that ended just before 9 a.m.

TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department announced that two 15-year-old males were arrested after reports came out that a student brought a gun to Temple High School on Wednesday, Aug. 30. 

According to Temple ISD, a student reported that he thought another student had a weapon in his backpack to a School Resource Officer around 7:45 a.m. 

The school was then placed on a secure hold while the officer located the student, Temple ISD says. 

The school district says the student and the weapon were immediately taken into custody and the secure hold was ended at about 8:59 a.m., additional Temple PD officers were called in to assist the investigation. 

Temple police say a second student "became assaultive" toward an officer and was arrested for assault on a public servant.

Both students have been taken to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center in Killeen, according to Temple police. 

Temple ISD sent a letter to families regarding the incident and stated the following:

"We cannot comment on an open investigation but we are grateful for the student who made the initial report and for the quick response from TPD and campus administration. Safety is our first priority and we will continue to work with everyone in the school community to make this happen." 

There is currently no other information available. 

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