BELL GARDENS, Calif. (KABC) — A juvenile who was reportedly in possession of a handgun was taken into custody at Bell Gardens High School on Wednesday morning, according to police.

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The Bell Gardens Police Department said it recieved a 911 call about a juvenile with a handgun at the campus on Agra Street.

Officers responded to the school, took the juvenile into custody and recovered a handgun, according to police.

Police were continuing to search the school, with SWAT officers at the scene. The campus was placed on lockdown.

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AIR7 video shows a law enforcement presence at the school, in addition to what appears to be groups of students outside.

The department said there were no reports of an active shooter, and no injuries were reported.

The kindergarten through 12th grade system is normally handled by Montebello Unified School Police, but Bell Gardens police assist for critical incidents.

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