BB Gun Discovered at Waynesboro Elementary School Following Student Report
A student at William Perry Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, reported suspicions about a classmate, leading a school resource officer to discover a BB gun in that student's backpack.
Harrisonburg, VA, September 18, 2026 —
A BB gun was discovered in a student’s backpack at William Perry Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia. The incident came to light after another student reported suspicions about a classmate.
According to the information available, a school resource officer was alerted to the potential issue. Following the report, the officer conducted an investigation that resulted in the discovery of the BB gun within the student’s backpack.
Details regarding the specific nature of the suspicions reported or the immediate actions taken by school officials or law enforcement beyond the discovery of the BB gun were not provided. The names of the students involved, including the one who reported the suspicion and the one whose backpack contained the BB gun, have not been publicly disclosed.
The age of the student found with the BB gun was not specified. Similarly, information concerning the potential consequences or disciplinary actions following the discovery was not made available. The school administration’s response protocol in such situations and the specific timing of the event are also not detailed in the available information.
William Perry Elementary School is located in Waynesboro, Virginia. The school resource officer’s role typically involves maintaining safety and security on school grounds. The process that led to the discovery underscores the importance of student reporting systems in school safety protocols.
Further information regarding the investigation or any subsequent actions is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Russo on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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