Gun Found Following Fight at Basketball Game at Mt. Pleasant High School

Gun Found Following Fight at Basketball Game at Mt. Pleasant High School

Providence police have several people in custody following an incident involving a gun at Mt. Pleasant High School on Thursday. 

According to police, a fight broke out in the stands during a basketball game at the school shortly after 6 PM. 

Following a report of a gun, multiple police officers were called in for backup.

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Police say that a gun was located and taken into police possession.

Multiple people are in custody at this time. 

This story is developing...

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In December, GoLocal reported, "While Governor Was Visiting, Student Arrested in Providence High School With Gun:"

"Governor Dan McKee visited Mount Pleasant High School to tour and meet with staff on Wednesday morning.

In another room in the high school, the school resource officer was disarming a student who was carrying a gun.

According to Providence Police Detectives Major David Lapatin, the student was arrested and transported to Central Station.

Police seized the gun, which Lapatin said contained no ammunition.

The student was also in possession of a knife, which was confiscated by police as well. 

This is just the latest crime at a Providence high school.

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