HOPKINTON, Mass. — Hopkinton High School students were sent home early after school officials found out a single round of ammunition was found in the boys' team room.
The school sent out an email to parents saying the school was evacuated and students were dismissed.
BREAKING: Hopkinton High dismisses school early after officials found ammunition in boys room according to principal’s letter @HopkintonMA. Police still on campus searching the area as precaution. Gathering details @boston25 pic.twitter.com/VpnVKkdWMO
— Litsa Pappas (@LitsaPappas) February 1, 2018
It says local police and fire were sent to the school.
Sky25 flew over the scene and saw police with K9s walking all around the school.
We can confirm this email is real and that Hopkinton High School students were dismissed earlier today. Officials are currently conducting a search of the building, and @Hopkintonpolice will release a statement once they are ready to share more information. https://t.co/uKBGYCIx2N
— Hopkinton, MA (@HopkintonMA) February 1, 2018
Police say after a thorough search, they didn't find any other bullets or weapons on campus. They also say there was no indication a weapon was ever on school property, but they don't know how the bullet got inside the school.
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