Student at Colorado Springs high school arrested for having a handgun on campus

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A student at a Colorado Springs high school was arrested Friday for reportedly having a firearm on campus.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officials at Sand Creek High School were notified at 10:13 a.m. that a student might have a gun.

Campus officials investigated the allegation and contacted an underage student on campus. CSPD said the student, a juvenile male, had a handgun.

CSPD said the student was taken into custody and arrested for various weapons-related charges.

The school was placed on a "hold" status for a brief period of time.