Third grader brought gun to South Side school, person of interest in custody: police

CHICAGO - An 8-year-old boy brought a firearm to a South Side elementary school on Tuesday and a person of interest is in custody, according to Chicago police.

The incident occurred at Oglesby Elementary School, located at 7646 S. Green Street.

It's unclear who spotted the weapon and reported it, but officers said they found the gun in the third-grader's bag and were able to retrieve it.

The gun was not loaded and no injuries were reported.

Police said an adult is in custody as a person of interest, and charges are pending.

We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available.