Kankakee, IL – A student brought a firearm to Avis Huff School on Fifth Avenue Wednesday morning, prompting a police response. The student fled before authorities arrived on the scene.
According to the Kankakee Police Department, officers were called to the school around 10:18 a.m. The juvenile, whose identity is known, remains at large. The firearm has been located and seized by law enforcement.
Kankakee Police urge anyone with information to contact investigators. The department is actively working to locate the student and ensure the safety of the community.
Avis Huff School is an alternative school in the Kankakee area, and this incident has raised concerns among parents and local residents about security measures. The school district is expected to review its safety protocols following the situation.
Anyone with further information on this case is asked to call Kankakee Police Investigators at (815) 933-0426.
