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Fall River Today
By the People, for the People
Swansea police recover 5 guns from home after report of second grader bringing weapon to school
Police swept the school with a K-9 unit trained to detect guns and ammunition, but found no weapons on campus.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:57pm
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Police in Swansea, Massachusetts investigated reports that a second grade student brought a handgun to Mark G. Hoyle Elementary School and showed it to other students. The investigation led police to search a local residence, where they found five unsecured and unregistered firearms. Two residents are facing weapons-related charges, and police conducted a sweep of the school as a precaution, but did not find any weapons on campus.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges schools and communities face in ensuring student safety, particularly around the presence of firearms. It raises questions about gun storage laws, background checks, and the role of law enforcement in responding to potential threats in schools.
The details
According to police, officers received a report on Monday night that a second grade student had brought a handgun to the elementary school and shown it to at least two other students on a previous day. Swansea police and school officials took additional safety measures at the school on Tuesday morning while investigating the report. The investigation led police to obtain a search warrant for a local residence, where they found five guns and ammunition that were being stored in an unsecured manner without proper registration or licensing.
- On Monday night, police received the initial report about the student bringing a gun to school.
- On Tuesday morning, police and school officials took additional safety precautions at the school.
- On Tuesday afternoon, police executed a search warrant at a local residence and recovered the five unregistered firearms.
- On Tuesday evening, police swept the school using a K-9 unit but found no weapons or ammunition on campus.
- On Wednesday, police plan to file weapons-related charges against two residents in Fall River District Court.
The players
Mark G. Hoyle Elementary School
The elementary school where the incident occurred and where police conducted a sweep for weapons.
Swansea Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that investigated the report of a student bringing a gun to school and executed the search warrant at a nearby residence.
Two Swansea Residents
The individuals who are facing weapons-related charges in connection with the firearms found in their home.
What they’re saying
“Out of an 'abundance of caution,' police swept the school on Tuesday evening using a K-9 unit specially trained to detect guns and ammunition.”
— Swansea Police Department
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Wednesday whether to allow the two Swansea residents charged with weapons-related offenses to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges schools and communities face in ensuring student safety, particularly around the presence of firearms. It raises questions about the need for stronger gun storage laws, more comprehensive background checks, and the role of law enforcement in responding to potential threats in schools.
