UPDATE February 23, 2018 @ 3:55 p.m.
Brrenda Drake, Montgomery County School spokesperson, tells us that the school day will resume as normal on Monday at Blacksburg High School. The Blacksburg Police Department has assured school officials that there was no threat to the students or schools.
A message was sent via e-mail to all parents of students at Blacksburg High. Drake added, "We encourage you to have a conversation with your students that weapons of any sort are not allowed on campus at any time. We appreciate your cooperation and we will continue to work with the family and the police department, as this is an active investigation. Should a student have concerns, guidance counselors will be available on Monday."
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The Blacksburg Police Department (BPD) is investigating an incident that occurred at Blacksburg High School earlier today.
The BPD, in the course of investigating an unrelated incident, recovered a 22-caliber pistol located in the vehicle of a Blacksburg High School student. The vehicle was parked on school property at the time of the incident. This occurred during school hours and school officials were present with the school resource officer when the weapon was recovered.
It does not appear the student had any intention to use the weapon at the school and no threats were made towards the students, faculty or staff of the school.
The student, who is not being identified, was charged with Possession of a Loaded Gun on School Property (Felony).
The Blacksburg Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.