A high school student was arrested after reportedly bringing a realistic-looking gun to school on Monday, according to police.

The Braintree High School student was arrested and sanctions are pending after the incident early Monday.

A Braintree Police school resource officer was approached by a witness — who reported that another student had a handgun. The witness said he saw the gun.

The officer immediately alerted his supervisors and school administrators, leading to a shelter-in-place at the school.

“Braintree Police Officers and school staff were able to separate the student, where officers detained the student without incident,” police said in a statement. “The student was cooperative, and a search revealed a realistic-looking air soft type pistol in the student’s coat.”

The student’s name was not released.

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“This incident serves as an important reminder of the effectiveness of school safety protocols and the critical role of collaboration between school staff and law enforcement,” police said. “It also underscores the value of trust and communication between those students, staff, and School Resource Officers in maintaining a safe and secure school environment.”