BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating a bag of bullets found at Boston Latin Academy Tuesday.

Officers responding to the school at 1:50 p.m. found a bag of ammunition at the loading dock of the school, police said. The bag was found after school had been dismissed.

“The safety of our students and staff remains the top priority of the Boston Public Schools. We’re grateful that at no time was any student or staff person in danger,” a BPS spokesperson said in a statement.

Police said they swept the school and found no other suspicious items. The incident is under investigation.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox