Airsoft rifle-toting teens cause scare at Graham school

GRAHAM, Wash. – Deputies have detained a group of teenagers who caused a scare by allegedly walking into an elementary school armed with airsoft rifles.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says it received multiple 911 calls about armed teens inside Graham Elementary School at 10026 204th Street E. in Graham.

The first call came from a teacher inside the school at 3:48 p.m., who reported five to seven teenage males had entered the school with what appeared to be rifles. At the time, school was out for the day, but a few students participating in after-school activities were still on campus.

Deputies took nine teens into custody. They will be booked for Possession of Dangerous Weapons on School Grounds.

Police recovered seven airsoft rifles. They went through each room of the school to make sure there was nobody hiding out.

Airsoft rifles shoot small plastic pellets.

Video from SkyKING shows several police vehicles blocking the entrances to the school parking lot. A deputy with a rifle could be seen leading a group of children who were still on campus away to safety.

No injuries have been reported,

Deputies say they don't have a motive.