Routine School Drop-Off in Rockford Leads to Gun Scare, Off-Duty Firefighter’s Firearm Secured by Parent

A parent’s routine school drop-off unexpectedly turned into a public safety concern at the Rockford Community Services & Administration Building. On Tuesday morning, an off-duty firefighter accidentally dropped his loaded handgun in the school parking lot, according to reports from WOODTV. The firearm, which belonged to an employee of the city’s Department of Public Services, was spotted and secured by another parent, who then alerted the authorities.

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