The building went into lockdown and Muncie Police were called to assist.

MUNCIE (WTHR) — A scare at Southside Middle School in Muncie came after a report of a student with a weapon Monday morning.

The building went into lockdown and Muncie Police were called to assist.

Administrators confiscated a toy gun that had a knife blade in it.

The lockdown has been lifted and students are back to class as normal.

Muncie Community Schools released a statement that reads in part, "We are taking extra precautions to continue to keep all students and staff safe."