ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County arrested two teens on Monday after a gun was found in a backpack outside of an Essex school.

The incident took place on Monday afternoon outside of Chesapeake High School.

At the scene, officers arrested a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old.

The initial call was for a report of a suspicious person, according to WBAL-TV.

No further details have yet been released, however a letter from principal Amy Tyler that was sent out to parents can be viewed below.

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