Toy gun falls from student's waistband during fight at Charlotte school

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools police said a student had an airsoft gun at Harding University High School RAM Academy in west Charlotte on Tuesday.

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Officials said the toy fell out of the student’s waistband during a fight around 1 p.m. at the school along Dr. Carver Road.

Police also recovered real ammunition from the student.

The school was placed on lockdown as a result.

The toy gun had a “Smith & Wesson” stamp on it, and the orange safety tip was removed.

A father of a student at the school pulled up to the active scene.

“I don’t even know if my son is OK right now,” father Corey Roper said. “I haven't received a text from him or anything.”

CMS police said a student was arrested and will face charges.

Details have not been released about what started the fight.

The following message was sent home to families:

"This is Principal Ward with an important message. The safety of our students and staff is my top priority. Today, there was an altercation between two students at RAM Academy. A non-operable, fake firearm and real ammunition were located by law enforcement during an investigation following the altercation. Appropriate action has been taken according to the student code of conduct and applicable laws based on the results of continuing investigation. There is no current danger or threat to any staff or students. Please talk with your students about the dangers and consequences of bringing weapons to school. Thank you for your support of Harding University High."

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