Mankato West High School student in juvenile detention after a loaded handgun discovered

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Mankato, MN) -- A 16-year-old is in custody after he brought a loaded handgun to Mankato West High School yesterday.

Police say no threats are known to have been made. Other students say they saw social media posts with a gun in them and alerted school administration. The boy is currently being held in juvenile detention. 

Charges are being considered for the incident.