Student found with gun at Hephzibah High School

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student was found with a gun at Hephzibah High School on Friday morning.

During regular check-in, Hephzibah Comprehensive High School’s weapons detection system alerted staff to a potential weapon, according to the school.

Security staff responded and found a gun in a student’s bookbag.

School officials say the student grabbed the bookbag while he was being searched. He was later caught in the parking lot after running away.

“At no point were any students or staff believed to be in any danger. This incident was addressed by administrators and Richmond County School System (RCSS) Police in accordance with our Code of Student Conduct and Discipline,” said the school district in a statement.