Gun Found in Halloween Candy Box at Washington DC School

A firearm was found inside a box of Halloween candy at an early education centre in Washington, DC, on Thursday, October 29, prompting a police investigation just a day before Halloween celebrations.

The weapon was discovered by a staff member at KIPP DC Grow Academy’s Shaw Campus while school employees were preparing candy for distribution to students. The incident occurred in the 400 block of P Street Northwest, according to a report by FOX 5 DC.

School officials confirmed that no students came into contact with the firearm and that nobody was injured. Families were also informed about the discovery.

The incident raised concerns because the firearm was found among treats being prepared for young children ahead of Halloween. However, school staff secured the weapon before contacting the police.

Staff Secured Firearm Before Calling Police

According to information provided by KIPP DC Grow Academy to FOX 5 DC, staff members followed safety procedures after discovering the firearm inside the box of Halloween candy.

Employees secured the weapon before contacting the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Police officers responded to the school at approximately 2:50 pm on Thursday after receiving a report about the discovery.

The school’s response ensured that students did not come into contact with the firearm, officials said. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Authorities have not announced any arrests. It also remains unclear who owned the firearm or how it ended up inside the box of candy.

No Students Came Into Contact With the Gun

KIPP DC Grow Academy confirmed that no students encountered the weapon. The firearm was secured by staff members before police were called, and the school said there were no injuries.

The Shaw Campus serves children from pre-kindergarten through kindergarten. According to the school’s official website, the campus is located at 421 P Street NW in Washington, DC.

The discovery came on October 29, just one day before Halloween. Schools and communities across the United States were preparing for celebrations, including activities involving candy distribution to children.

Although the weapon was found among Halloween treats intended for students, the circumstances surrounding its presence remain unknown. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of its owner or established who may have placed it inside the box.

Police Investigation Underway in Washington DC

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating how the firearm ended up inside the Halloween candy box at the school.

As of the latest report, police had not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect. The available information also does not establish whether the firearm belonged to a school employee, a visitor or another individual.

The investigation is expected to focus on the circumstances surrounding the discovery and how the weapon came to be inside the box of candy.

For now, school officials have confirmed that the firearm was secured before students encountered it and that no one was injured. Families were notified, while police continued investigating the incident.

What Is Known About the Halloween Candy Gun Incident?

• Location: KIPP DC Grow Academy’s Shaw Campus in Washington, DC.
• Date: Thursday, October 29, one day before Halloween.
• Discovery: A staff member found a firearm inside a box of Halloween candy while preparing treats for students.
• Police response: Metropolitan Police Department officers responded at approximately 2:50 pm.
• Student safety: No students came into contact with the firearm, and no injuries were reported.
• Investigation: The firearm’s owner and how it entered the candy box remain unknown. No arrests had been announced in the latest report.