EMMAUS, Pa. — A juvenile is facing felony charges in juvenile court after authorities said a loaded gun was found at Emmaus High School on Wednesday morning.
According to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Emmaus Police Deputy Chief Bryan Hamscher, the incident happened around 10:20 a.m. at the high school, located at 500 Macungie Ave.
Officials said the firearm was discovered by school personnel while conducting a search related to an unrelated incident. The weapon was identified as a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol that appears to be a so-called ghost gun because it was not sold through the normal course of firearms commerce and does not have a serial number.
Authorities said the juvenile did not brandish the weapon or make any threats. At this point, investigators do not believe anyone else was involved in the possession of the firearm.
No injuries were reported.
Officials said the situation was contained and resolved peacefully due to the actions of school personnel and the presence of the Emmaus Police Department’s School Resource Officer.
No further information is being released at this time.
