UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a teen in connection with this incident.

Original story below…

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ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating after a gun was found at a Baltimore County school on Wednesday.

At around 12:15 p.m., officers responded to Chesapeake High School after being notified that a loaded handgun and ammunition were discovered by a school administrator.

Officers later learned the weapon was located inside of a bag in an empty classroom.

No additional details are available at this time.

Authorities say this remains an open and active investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call 410-307-2020.