CAYCE, S.C. — Cayce Police say a student has been taken into custody after a gun was found in a vehicle outside an area school.
According to a police spokesperson, Cayce Police were told that an Airport High School student had been suspected of selling drugs. The resource officer at the school, along with Cayce Police, then searched the student's car and belongings as he arrived.
In doing so, police said they found a loaded handgun, vape materials, and various paraphernalia in the vehicle. In a note to parents shared on Friday morning, the student also had alcohol in the vehicle.
"Lexington Two does not tolerate weapons on campus or any potential threat to the safety of our students or employees," the district also shared in its statement. "We ask parents and guardians to remind their students to immediately report to an administrator, teacher, SRO, or other district employee any alleged threats or suspicious activities."
As a result of the discovery, the student was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice as Cayce Police continue their investigation. Authorities didn't say what charges the student might face.
The school district asked that anyone with information about suspicious or threatening activities call or text 803-363-5172 or email lex2tipline@lex2.org.