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Gun found after search at Samuel Fels HS

A revolver was recovered Wednesday at Samuel Fels High School after authorities received a tip a male with a gun was in the building.

Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson speaks with concerned parents at Fels High School about gun investigation on school grounds.
Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson speaks with concerned parents at Fels High School about gun investigation on school grounds.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer

A revolver was recovered Wednesday at Samuel Fels High School after authorities received a tip a male with a gun was in the building.

An 18-year-old student was taken into custody, School District spokesman Fernando Gallard/

"Besides facing possible criminal charges, the student will be referred to expulsion," Gallard said.

A lockdown of the 1,100-student school at 5500 Langdon St. in Philadelphia's Crescentville section was being lifted in phases.

The school was placed on lockdown when a student reported another student had a weapon in a backpack inside the building, Gallard said.

After an hours long search, officials said an unloaded revolver had been found in a trash can in the weight room.

No charges were immediately announced and authorities said the investigation was continuing.

It was the second gun-related incident at the school this week: On Monday, the high school was placed on a temporary lockdown after a report of a firearm in the building. No weapon was found.

This is a developing story. Check back for more information.

Kristen Graham and Martha Woodall is an Inquirer staff writer.