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Elmwood Park students stage walk out, protesting school's response to 'potential threat'

Elmwood Park students stage walk out, protesting school's response to 'potential threat'
Elmwood Park students stage walk out, protesting school's response to 'potential threat' 00:32

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dozens of students staged a "walk out" of class at Elmwood Park High School on Tuesday.

Tuesday's demonstration comes just over a week after police said a student brought a gun to school. That student was found about a block from the school and charged.

But the principal did not order a lockdown.

That decision was supported by the superintendent, but questioned by the head of security. Teachers and staff plan to voice their concerns at a school board meeting Wednesday night.

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