On Wednesday, Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a local school due to a report of a student with a possible firearm.

Police say they were able to locate the student in question and found a pellet gun.

The school wasn't locked down and investigation showed students and staff weren't in any danger.

RCMP haven't said what school the incident occurred at.

According to police, charges are pending against a youth who will not be named.

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