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Two 15-Year-Olds Arrested Over Alleged Plot Targeting Corona High School
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Arrests Over Alleged Shooting Plot
Police in Corona, California announced that two 15-year-old students—one enrolled at Corona High School and the other at Norco High School—were taken into custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. Detectives obtained search warrants for several Riverside County residences, uncovering evidence that the teens had spent months researching prior school shootings and discussing how they might carry out an attack at Corona High School. No firearms or other weapons were found during the searches.
Investigation Triggered by Social-Media Threats
The inquiry began after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) flagged social-media threats earlier in October and alerted the Corona Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the online posts indicated a “potential act of targeted violence” against the Southern California high school. Investigators said the suspects had not yet secured any weapons and that the plot remained in the planning stage.
Official Statements from Law Enforcement
The City of Corona Police Department released a statement describing the “collaborative investigation” that led to the immediate arrest of the Corona High School student and the subsequent apprehension of the Norco High School student. Police emphasized that the two suspects remain in custody while the investigation continues in close partnership with the FBI.
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> “There is no greater priority than protecting our kids, and threats against our schools will be met with the full force of the FBI and our partners,” — Kash Patel, FBI director
Ongoing Investigation
Both teenagers are being held on conspiracy charges while investigators continue to examine their communications and any additional contacts. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with further information to contact the Corona Police Department.