Mooresville student reported to have brought airsoft-type gun onto school bus

Authorities are investigating a report that a Mooresville Intermediate School student brought an airsoft-type gun onto a school bus on Wednesday.

Airsoft guns are replica weapons used in airsoft sports.

Mooresville Intermediate Principal Tammy Russ sent an alert to parents saying a student reportedly brought the gun onto Bus 233. A student who reportedly saw the gun told a parent, who then notified the school district, Russ said.

“Please use this opportunity to talk to your child about what is and is not allowed on school property,” Russ told parents.

This story was originally published January 20, 2017 at 7:25 AM with the headline "Mooresville student reported to have brought airsoft-type gun onto school bus."