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The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a potential weapons situation at Algoma High School.
According to Sheriff Matt Joski, his department was called at 6:30 Tuesday morning on a report of a potential weapon on the campus.
A black vehicle was seen driving in the parking lot with what the witness believed to be a weapon.
In a letter sent to parents by Algoma School District Superintendent Jesse Brinkmann, it was explained that a student came forward to report that a student had brought a paintball gun to school that day.
He went on to say, “The intentions behind this incident remain unclear, we are treating it with the utmost seriousness and taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our school community.”
The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
