Cornwall, Ont. youth arrested following weapon call at high school

Police in Cornwall, Ont. say a young person is in custody following a weapon call at a local high school.

Officers were called just after 10 a.m. Tuesday on reports that a youth at St. Lawrence Secondary School had a gun.

The school put safety protocols in place as all available officers across field operations immediately responded. The suspect, who was not identified, was taken into custody and the weapon was seized.

Police have yet to announce charges, saying further details are forthcoming.

The school was searched, and police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

A trauma therapist was sent to the school to support affected students and staff.

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