On November 1st, 2022 at about 12:38pm, New Rochelle Police were alerted by Daniel Webster Elementary School Staff that there appeared to be a firearm that can be seen through a schoolyard fence, partially buried in a dirt area near a tree.  New Rochelle Police Officers and Detectives responded to investigate.  Police located an unloaded silver 9mm semiautomatic handgun, with a fully loaded magazine next to it, partially buried in dirt and leaves.  The area where it was found was not readily accessible by students or passersby, as it was about 6 feet above the sidewalk behind a retaining wall.  Although it could be seen from the schoolyard, it was not accessible to students due to the high fence.  New Rochelle Detectives are requesting that anyone with any information regarding this incident to call New Rochelle Police Headquarters at 914-654-2300.