SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ)- A contracted food service employee of the Shawano School District was arrested Wednesday morning at Shawano High School for displaying a holstered firearm.
Shawano High School Principal Scott Zwirschitz sent a voicemail message to all parents.
“At approximately 11:00am, the Shawano High School Administration was notified that an employee of a contracted service, was in possession of a firearm. Administration contaced police, and the individual was taken into custody.”
Zwirschitz said that the District and Shawano Police Department determined that there was not any threat to the students and staff, and therefore did make adjustments to the school day.
“The safety of our students and employees is of the upmost imporatance of the Shawano School District.”
Shawano Police Chief Dan Mauel said the 56-year-old man displayed his firearm in the Shawano High School kitchen before school.
“He lifted up his shirt and showed a co-worker, and that was how it was discovered.”
Mauel said the man was not posing any imediate threat to students or staff, and the situation was dealt with swiftly.
“Guns in private citizens hands do not belong in school” Mauel said. “I don’t know what the thought process was, but the fact of the matter is that a person brougt a gun in school.”
Shawano Police are requesting charges off Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone, Carry in a Public Building and Obstructing and Officer.
