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Man found with two firearms outside of Austin High School arrested

Officials said the man was found near the back of the school Thursday morning.

AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested Thursday morning after being found outside of Austin High School with two firearms.

A staff member noticed the man and then reported it to the Austin ISD Police Department. When police arrived, they located the man in possession of two weapons.

"The incident was contained to the area of the rear of the school and fortunately did not impact normal school operations," Principal Melvin Bedford said in a letter to parents. "I commend our staff member for reporting the incident, and I encourage all students to notify a trusted adult, campus leader or police any time they feel unsafe, threatened or concerned. If you see something, say something."

The letter can be read in full below:

Dear Austin High School Community, 

A staff member noticed a suspicious man near the back of the school early this morning. The staff member immediately notified Austin ISD police. AISD Police immediately responded and located the individual. The individual was detained and was found to be in possession of two firearms. The incident was contained to the area of the rear of the school and fortunately did not impact normal school operations. 

I commend our staff member for reporting the incident, and I encourage all students to notify a trusted adult, campus leader or police any time they feel unsafe, threatened or concerned. If you see something, say something. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 512-414-2505. We appreciate your support as we work together to ensure our students’ safety and security at and around our school. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Melvin Bedford
Principal

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