STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Sterling Heights police responded to a elementary school after school staff reported that a handgun had been found in a student’s bag.
Police say they responded at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to the Head Start program at Schwarzkoff Elementary School.
Upon arrival, officers were advised that staff had located the handgun in the bag of a preschool student.
Responding officers immediately secured the firearm.
Police are currently working with school administrators to determine how the student came into possession of the handgun.
Any potential criminal charges will be investigated and submitted to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
At this time, there is no active threat to the school community or to students and staff at Schwarzkoff Elementary School, police said.