Video Game, Not Weapon, Prompted Search Of Gulf Middle School In New Port Richey

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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey was on controlled campus status after a report of an individual on campus with a possible weapon.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Pasco Sheriff's Office searched the school.

Deputies say after continued investigation, the report of a weapon was determined to be regarding a video game and not a weapon on campus.

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A thorough search was conducted out of an abundance of caution, and no weapon was found.

The school returned to normal operations.

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