Loaded gun found in field behind Clarkston elementary school
Springfield Plains Elementary, photo from Google Maps
CLARKSTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Clarkston resident walking his dog found a gun on a walking path behind a local elementary last Friday, the Clarkston School District said.
The man was walking near the school playground when he made the discovery, and called the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to report it. The deputies responded, found the gun, and determined it was loaded.
Authorities later determined the firearm was owned by another resident who was walking their dog and dropped it. It was found on a walking path behind the school that's frequented by residents and students.
Deputies canvassed the area and returned to the area Saturday as a precaution, the office said.
"At this time, the OSCO does not believe there is any connection to the school," said Matthew Gifford, the school principal in a statement. "However, it is still under investigation. We will keep our staff and families updated when new information becomes available.
"The gun was traced to its owner. The sheriff’s office still has possession of the firearm while the investigation continues to determine if any law was broken."
The gun is properly licensed, but investigators continue to investigate.
"The sheriff’s office still has possession of the firearm while the investigation continues to determine if any law was broken," a public information officer said.