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Bullet found in Palmerston school yard prompts brief investigation

An undischarged bullet that was found in a Palmerston school yard prompted a brief police investigation.

Wellington County OPP were called to Palmerston Public School at 11 a.m. on April 30 after the bullet was found by a student on school grounds.

Officers arrived and took possession of the bullet and searched school grounds. Police shared in a statement that "no additional items of concern were located during that search."

Police said there is nothing to suggest an ongoing risk to students, staff, or the broader community.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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