17-year-old student with replica firearm detained at Hellgate High School, Montana, on lockdown.

On September 3, 2024, Hellgate High School in Missoula, Montana, briefly went on lockdown after students reported a possible firearm in a classmate's waistband. Police quickly detained a 17-year-old student, revealing the object was a replica firearm found in his backpack. The lockdown was lifted shortly after. Authorities are in contact with the student's parents and praised the students for their prompt reporting, highlighting the importance of addressing potential threats.

September 03, 2024
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