St. Lawrence Secondary School: Weapon call brings Cornwall cops [Video]

Police in Cornwall, Ont. say a young person is in custody following a weapon call at a local high school.

Officers were called just after 10 a.m. Tuesday on reports that a youth at St. Lawrence Secondary School had a gun.

The school put safety protocols in place as all available officers across field operations immediately responded. The suspect, who was not identified, was taken into custody and the weapon was seized.

Police have yet to announce charges, saying further details are forthcoming.

The school was searched, and police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

The Upper Canada District School Board said it was not in a position to comment on a police investigation.

A note to families from principal Ryne Gove said the school went into lockdown upon learning of the threat, but lifted it later in the morning once police gave the all clear.

“This …