RPS confiscates BB gun brought to middle school

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester Public Schools director of communications Mamisoa Knutson confirmed that Dakota Middle School leadership confiscated a BB gun after a student brought it to school Friday, Dec. 16.

“Dakota leadership investigated swiftly and the BB gun was confiscated,” Knutson said in a statement. “The situation is under control and students and staff are not in danger. The school day is continuing as normal.  

“RPS wants to thank the students who saw the BB gun and brought it to leadership’s attention. The safety of our students is very important to us and we are working to maintain an environment where students are free to focus on learning.”