HULL — Chief John Dunn and the Hull Public Schools report that a bullet was found inside the gymnasium at the Lillian M. Jacobs School on Thursday evening.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a student reported to a coach during sports practice that they found a bullet inside the gymnasium of the Jacobs School, a pre-K-to-7 building. The coach immediately contacted Hull Police, and an investigation was launched.
A Hull Police officer initially swept the gym to confirm that there was no active threat. Hull Police then contacted the Massachusetts State Police, who conducted a full sweep of the Jacobs School with a K9 unit specifically trained in firearms and ammunition detection. No additional ammunition or any weapons were found.
Police determined that the ammunition was a single live .40-caliber bullet.
Hull Police School Resource Officer Jake Mahoney has conducted an investigation that included reviewing surveillance video from the school.
As a result, the Hull Police Department has determined that there was no threat to the safety of the school’s students or staff. Additionally, no threats have been made toward the Hull Public Schools.
Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased police presence at the school today.
The district has sent multiple communications to families and staff to notify and update the school community. We will be sure to provide any further updates if necessary.
Anyone with any information about this situation is asked to call the Hull Police Department at 781-925-1212.
“I would like to commend the student for doing the right thing by bringing this to the attention of a trusted adult immediately,” Chief Dunn said. “The coach appropriately contacted our department, allowing us to conduct a prompt and efficient investigation to determine that there was no threat to students or staff. The safety of our schools is a collaborative effort, and we take these incidents very seriously.”
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