WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Westport high school student has been placed him into custody after threatening to shoot a teacher.
Westport police say they were called to Staples High School at around 9 a.m. Tuesday. School officials told the officers a student was overheard making threats.
Police interviewing the student confirmed he “did have thoughts to execute a mass shooting.” Police didn’t identify the student, who they say is being evaluated a medical facility.
Authorities say no weapons were found on the student but firearms owned by his father were found in a safe at the family’s home. Police say they’re working to confirm that all the weapons are accounted for. They say the family is cooperating with the investigation.
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Staples High School was dismissed early Tuesday afternoon.