ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete police said a female student suffered a gunshot wound on a school bus.

Officers responded Tuesday morning to the intersection of 49th Street North and 18th Avenue.

The school bus was transporting 20 students to Tyrone Middle School. Officials said the 13-year-old student was the only one in possession of the gun.

The student was transported to All Children's Hospital, where she is listed in stable condition. Authorities said she shot herself in the abdomen.

No other students were involved or hurt, officials said.

Pinellas County Schools released a statement regarding the incident:

"The well-being and academic success of every student remain the focus of Pinellas County Schools and Tyrone Middle School. The district’s Student Services counselors, social workers, and school-based team members were on-site at the school today to assist students and staff. They will continue to be on-site to provide support as long as needed. The safety of students and staff is the highest priority. We encourage anyone with a safety concern to contact our school or report it through the Say Something anonymous reporting app."

Police are currently investigating how the student obtained the gun.

The incident alarmed parents.

“I was concerned about the safety of my son, and I called to make sure he was OK, texted him," said Sean Webb. "I thought you can’t put metal detectors on the bus, but I think more so it should go to the parents. If you get caught with the gun, the parent starts getting in a little more trouble. Maybe then, they’ll check to make sure because it’s affecting them – like you’re going to jail as well.”

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