(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — All students and staff are safe after an airsoft pistol and a handgun were found at Mesa Ridge High School in Security-Widefield on Friday morning, Sept. 12.

According to Samantha Briggs, Director of Communications for Widefield School District 3 (WSD3), just before 9:15 a.m. on Friday, administration at Mesa Ridge High School was made aware of possible guns on campus.

“Our school resource officer, along with our safety and security team, took immediate action. Two firearms were found and confiscated,” according to a message sent to families of students at Mesa Ridge High School on Friday. “One was an airsoft pistol and the other a handgun.”

The district assured that all staff and students are safe and no one was harmed.

“We understand how scary this situation is for our students, staff, and families, especially given the recent tragedy at Evergreen High School,” read the message. “We want to assure our community that we take matters of safety and security very seriously. Our priority is to keep students and staff safe while at school.”

According to the district, school counselors will be available as needed.

According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), the investigation is ongoing, and deputies will provide more information on the incident later on Friday.

“No students or staff were harmed during the incident, and EPSO deputies are on scene. We will give you an update when appropriate,” according to an EPSO news release.