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Weapon found at Fosston elementary school, 11-year-old detained

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Published  January 2, 2025 7:44pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 9

The Brief

    • Police in Fosston, Minnesota, say they found a weapon at the Magelssen Elementary School on Jan. 2.
    • An 11-year-old boy has been detained in relation to the incident, and the weapon confiscated.
    • Police have not yet released any details on what kind of weapon it was.

FOSSTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say they have detained an 11-year-old boy after finding a weapon at an elementary school in Fosston, Minnesota.

Weapon found

What we know: The Fosston Police Department says it responded to the report of a weapon located at the Magelssen Elementary School on Jan. 2, where they located a seized the weapon.

Investigation

What we don’t know: Police have not yet provided any details regarding what kind of weapon was found, or potential motive for why it was on school grounds.

The Source: Information provided by Fosston Police Department

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