Loaded handgun found inside baby's backpack at Little Sprouts Daycare in Peabody
PEABODY, Mass. — Peabody policy and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families are investigating after a loaded handgun was found inside a baby's backpack at a daycare facility.
Officials received a call from Little Sprouts Daycare just after 10 a.m. Friday.
staff member had attempted to get something out of the child's backpack, but instead found a loaded firearm inside.
Police say it belonged to the father who had dropped the child off that morning.
Police say the man did have a gun license.
He could face charges once the investigation is complete.
The school released a statement saying the family has been withdrawn from the school.
The statement reads in part: "I am proud of our team's prompt and responsive actions to protect the children in our school and we are grateful that all are safe."
PEABODY, Mass. — Peabody policy and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families are investigating after a loaded handgun was found inside a baby's backpack at a daycare facility.
Officials received a call from Little Sprouts Daycare just after 10 a.m. Friday.
staff member had attempted to get something out of the child's backpack, but instead found a loaded firearm inside.
Police say it belonged to the father who had dropped the child off that morning.
Police say the man did have a gun license.
He could face charges once the investigation is complete.
The school released a statement saying the family has been withdrawn from the school.
The statement reads in part: "I am proud of our team's prompt and responsive actions to protect the children in our school and we are grateful that all are safe."