Bethel's Johnson Elementary School put on lockdown Wednesday after student brings toy gun to campus

Police say it was a toy gun and that students and staff weren't in any danger.

News 12 Staff

Sep 28, 2023, 12:37 PM

Updated 438 days ago

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The Johnson Elementary School in Bethel was locked down during dismissal Wednesday after a student said they saw another child with a weapon.
School officials immediately notified the police department. Police say it was a toy gun and that students and staff weren't in any danger.
Police say this is being treated as a serious incident, and mental health professionals will be available to speak to kids today if they need to process what happened.
Below is more information on the incident from police: