Quick-thinking student stops BB gun scare inside Pennsylvania school

BB gun scare at Pennsylvania middle school sparks swift response from staff

Bensalem, PA — A report from a student about a possible weapon inside a middle school led to a rapid response from staff and police, ending with the safe removal of what was later identified as a BB gun.

The incident occurred Friday, April 24 at Shafer Middle School when a student alerted administrators after seeing another student lift his shirt and reveal what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband.

School officials immediately contacted the School Resource Officer...