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Teens Arrested for Alleged Plot to Attack Riverside County High School
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Plot Discovered and Arrests
Authorities say two 15-year-old girls were taken into custody on suspicion of conspiring to carry out a mass shooting at Corona High School in Riverside County. The investigation began after the FBI warned the Corona Police Department about online social-media discussions that referenced a threat to the school. Detectives searched the teens’ homes and electronic devices, uncovering months of dialogue about researching prior school shootings and how to obtain weapons, although no firearms or ammunition were recovered. A second suspect, a student at Norco High School, was identified shortly thereafter. Both girls remain in custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder while the district attorney’s office reviews the case.
Investigation Details
The probe is a joint effort involving the FBI, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the Corona Police Department, and the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Officials said the teens had not yet acted on their plans and had not selected specific targets within the school. The release noted that the girls discussed weapon acquisition but had not secured any. No motive has been disclosed, and the identities of the teenagers have been withheld to protect their privacy.
Official Statements & Responses
FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement emphasizing the agency’s priority on school safety, noting that the potential act of targeted violence was disrupted before any harm occurred. He thanked local law-enforcement partners for their “outstanding work” in averting the threat. Local police reiterated that protecting students remains the highest priority and that the investigation is ongoing.
Verbatim Quotes
“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
