Police: Rising Scholars student carrying gun, in custody

A student at Rising Scholars Academy was taken into custody Tuesday by San Benito Police after a handgun was found in the student’s backpack.

The weapon was confiscated, and the student was transported to the police station, according to a press release.

Police remained at the school until it was determined there was no further threat.

According to police, officers were dispatched to the school, located at 151 N. Helen Moore Rd., at approximately 11:44 a.m. after school officials reported photos of the gun were circulating amongst other students on campus.

The case remains under investigation and no further information was available.