Man facing charges after bringing unloaded gun into Toledo high school

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man is facing charges after he allegedly brought an unloaded gun into a Toledo high school on Tuesday morning.

According to police reports, Corey Harris, 48, had an unloaded firearm in his work bag when he entered Start High School around 10 a.m. Wednesday. There were no threats or injuries to anyone.

Harris is facing a charge of illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon on school premises.

According to Toledo Public Schools, Harris is not a TPS employee. He was meeting with a counselor about how to help a student with credit recovery and meeting graduation requirements.

Toledo Public Schools released the following statement:

Yesterday, while a visitor was meeting with an administrator at Start High School, he announced he had an unloaded gun in his possession. The School Resource Officer was immediately contacted and secured the weapon. The person in question was removed from the property and could face criminal charges. No threats were made toward the school or any student and the day ended without further disruption. As the safety of our students and staff members is the number one priority for Toledo Public Schools, it is important for visitors to any TPS school to be reminded that weapons are prohibited on all district property, including those covered by a concealed carry permit. Anyone found in possession of a weapon - even if it is not loaded - is subject to prosecution.
James Gant, TPS Deputy Superintendent

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