Davenport West Student Arrested for Gun Possession at School

A Davenport West student has been arrested.

According to the QC Times, the student's decision to vape during class Tuesday led to an arrest for possessing a gun on school grounds.

The QC Times reports, Davenport police confirmed a 15-year-old West student was arrested for possessing a weapon in school, a Class D felony. According to the Times,

"In a letter, Davenport West Principal Cory Williams told West parents a student was caught vaping during second block and removed from class. Following district policies, the student's locker and person were searched by an associate principal and a security officer. They found a gun in the student's backpack."

Police were called, the gun was confiscated and determined there was no threat to students or staff, according to the letter.

Police said an investigation continues.