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Authorities in Atlantic have wrapped-up their investigation into an after school incident that took place near the Middle School, Tuesday, andnvolved a possible “threat.” Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein explained what transpired. He said a student exhibited what look to other students to be the handle of a weapon tucked into his pants, under his shirt. The students in-turn, notified Atlantic Middle School notified Principal Josh Rasmussen.

Amstein said the handle appeared to be that of a handgun. Rasmussen contacted Atlantic Police, and officers picked up the student for questioning and checked him for weapons. None were found. Amstein says Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Larsen, who serves as the School Resource Officer, conducted a search of the area where the student travelled, along with his k-9 partner Mufasa, and no weapon was found.

Amstein reported later in the day Wednesday, that the student admitted to Rasmussen he had carved a “look-a-like” pistol from wood and later tossed it into a creek near the school. The fake gun has since been retrieved.

The student in question attends the Atlantic Middle School, but Amstein wasn’t sure what grade he was in. He would not comment on whether the student has had behavioral or disciplinary problems prior to the alleged incident.  Amstein said school officials are handling an incident through the schools disciplinary policy as a “threat,” and the student will be dealt with according to policy.

No charges have been filed in connection with the incident.