What was supposed to be a normal career day event at Wellington Elementary School turned into controversy as the Flower Mound Police Department showcased a tear gas launcher to students.
In a deleted Facebook post, Flower Mound’s Wellington Elementary, part of the Lewisville Independent School District, posted an image of a student holding a tear gas launcher at the event.
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