BEND, OR -- A 12-year-old was arrested Monday morning at Pilot Butte Middle School for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to campus.

In a letter sent to PBMS families, Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook said, "A student self-reported being in possession of a loaded handgun brought from home. The student reported it to a trusted adult, a teacher, who immediately escorted the student from the building, contacted school administrators and our Student Resource Officer." 

The School Resource Officer, who was at PBMS at the time, responded and arrested the seventh grader without incident, confiscating the weapon. 

Bend Police are now looking into how the student accessed the firearm. Additional charges could follow against additional people. 

In Dr. Cook's letter, he said, "Every threat is investigated by our school's threat assessment team, which provides safety recommendations and resources for those involved and for the entire school community." He also noted, "Our Student Services team will be available to help support students and families. The district now has counselors available for students and staff immediately and for the coming days."