3 Akins High School Students Found With Magazines, No Gun: AISD

Austin TX

01 December, 2021

11:30 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — Three students at Akins High School were detained after police discovered two handgun magazines, one loaded with ammunition, on campus Wednesday morning. The school was placed on lockdown for several hours after reports of an armed person. Akins High School, which is located at 10701 S 1st Street, was put on lockdown around 10:11 a.m. on reports of an armed person on campus, according to Austin ISD Police Chief Ashley A. Gonzalez. AISD police first heard the reports after a student said they saw three students in a school bathroom who possibly possessed a handgun, Gonzalez told reporters Tuesday afternoon. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. Shortly after administrators heard the news, the school was immediately placed on lockdown. Gonzalez said additional officers and investigators were called to the high school to investigate. Update: No shots have been fired. Everyone is safe as the search of the campus continues. We'll continue regular updates. Actualización: No ha habido disparos. Todos están seguros mientras continúa la inspección del plantel. Continuaremos las actualizaciones regulares.— Austin ISD (@AustinISD) December 1, 2021 During the investigation, officials were able to identify the three students, locate and isolate them from the rest of the students at the school. He did not confirm whether the students were male or female. When police interrogated the three students, Gonzalez said they learned that one student had two magazines, one of which had ammunition, in their backpack. He said they did not find a handgun or other weapons on the students. Gonzalez said no shots were fired and students and staff were safe. At this time, the school will remain "on hold" as authorities wrap up and clear the scene. Akins HS currently on LOCKDOWN while @AISDPolice investigate a report of an armed subject@AkinsAISD @AustinISD @aisdparents pic.twitter.com/FhGXRchIXZ— Chief Ashley A. Gonzalez (@chiefagonzalez) December 1, 2021 Gonzalez said it is not clear if the students will face any repercussions or criminal charges at this time. During their investigation, Gonzalez said officers will review surveillance footage. In response to Wednesday's lockdown, the AISD police chief said there will be several officers monitoring the school Thursday. "We have great relationships with the students. We encourage them if they see something, to say something. Something was seen today that triggered this response, and we were able to act quickly," Gonzalez said. This isn't the first incident to occur at Akins High School this year. Gonzalez said there was an isolated stabbing incident involving two students a few months back.