An elementary school student brought a handgun to school and was later found to be in possession of the weapon at an after-school program, according to James City County Police and the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office in eastern Virginia.

Police received a report around 4:04 p.m. Friday from Williamsburg Christian Academy that an elementary school student had allegedly been shown a gun by another student who had it concealed in a backpack, according to a release. By the time it was reported to school staff, the student had already been taken to after-school care at BaePlex, a martial arts school in York County.

JCC police immediately notified the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office and contacted the business. Deputies responded to BaePlex, found the handgun and secured it, police said.

Police said they are investigating ownership of the handgun and how the child came into possession of the weapon.

Due to the age of the child and ongoing nature of the investigation, police said no other identifying information will be released at this time.

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