Students find round of ammunition in weight room at Fort Mill High School

FORT MILL, S.C. — Students at Fort Mill High School found a round of ammunition in the weight room on campus Thursday.

The students, who are in a physical conditioning class, made the discovery just before dismissal, according to a message sent home to families Friday morning.

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Officials said the ammunition was immediately reported to a teacher and law enforcement is investigating.

Officials said they determined there was no threat to campus and no students were in danger.

Below is the message that was sent home to families:

Hello Fort Mill High School Parents,

I wanted to make you aware of an issue that happened just before dismissal yesterday afternoon. Students in our physical conditioning course entered the weight room, and shortly after moving a weight bench to begin an exercise, they discovered a single round of ammunition.  The students immediately notified their teacher and turned over the found item.  The teacher notified the school administration who contacted campus security and law enforcement.  An investigation began immediately.  Based on the circumstances, it was determined that there was no threat to our campus and at no time were students in danger.  We will continue to work with law enforcement to investigate this issue.  I would like to commend the students and staff members who first reported the incident and the prompt response and action of our security officers, administrators, and law enforcement.

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