Replica gun seized from St. Thomas high school

A paper gun seized by St. Thomas police on Oct. 16, 2024. (Source: St. Thomas police)

St. Thomas police said a realistic looking paper gun was found at a local high school.

An officer was given the replica weapon at a south-side school.

Police are sharing concern for this type of thing, saying it could easily be mistaken for a real firearm.

Anyone with information on where the paper gun came from is asked to contact police.

The gun was seized for destruction.