Leavenworth High School Student Arrested After Gun Found in Book Bag
A student at Leavenworth High School was arrested on Monday afternoon after a gun was found in their book bag, prompting an investigation by school administration and the Leavenworth Police Department.
Kansas City, MO, September 29, 2026 —
A student at Leavenworth High School was arrested on Monday afternoon following the discovery of a gun in their book bag. The incident has initiated a joint investigation involving the school administration and the Leavenworth Police Department.
Authorities reported that the firearm was found within the student’s personal belongings during the school day on Monday. Details regarding the specific type of gun or how it was discovered have not yet been publicly released.
Following the discovery, school officials took immediate action, leading to the student’s arrest. The Leavenworth Police Department has taken charge of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the weapon’s presence on school grounds. The investigation aims to determine how the gun entered the school and if any additional security protocols were compromised.
The school administration is cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff. Information regarding the student’s identity, charges, or the potential outcomes of the investigation has not been disclosed at this time. The precise timeline of events leading to the discovery and arrest is also a subject of ongoing inquiry.
School officials are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses. The Leavenworth Police Department has not commented on whether the student is being charged as a minor or an adult. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Gary Brauer on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
