No threat to students after shotgun shell found at Homestead High School

MEQUON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A shotgun shell was found at Homestead High School on Thursday morning.

The shell was found on the floor of the high school locker room around 11 a.m.

After a thorough investigation, the owner of the shell admitted to bringing the shotgun shell to school unintentionally. The student left it in a sweatshirt worn when hunting this past weekend.

Homestead High School did not receive a threat. According to school officials, at no time were students and staff in danger.

The school sent a release saying, "As always, the safety and security of our students and staff is our highest priority."