WILLIS, Texas - Willis ISD and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirm a student was detained after a gun was discovered inside of a backpack at Willis High School Wednesday morning.

The sheriff's office said they responded to the school after they were made aware of the incident at around 10:50 a.m. They confirm the student was detained and the school was secure and there was no threat to any students or staff at the school.

A statement from Willis ISD confirmed the incident.