Why It Matters
Two 15-year-old students were arrested in connection with an alleged plan targeting Corona High School in California. Police said the potential attack was disrupted before weapons were obtained or anyone was harmed.
What Happened
The investigation began in early October after the FBI alerted the City of Corona Police Department to threats posted on social media. Authorities identified one suspect as a female Corona High School student and the other as a female student at Norco High School.
Police said the students had researched school shootings for several months and discussed a possible attack at Corona High School on an unspecified future date. They also discussed ways to obtain weapons, but investigators said they had not acquired any.
Searches found no weapons. Both students remain in custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, and the investigation continues in partnership with the FBI.
The department said, “A collaborative investigation led to the immediate arrest of a 15-year-old female Corona High School student.”
By the Numbers
2 — number of suspects arrested
15-year-old — age of each suspect
Early October — time the investigation began
Several months — period during which police said the suspects researched school shootings
Unspecified future date — timing discussed for the potential attack
Zoom Out
The case involves two schools: Corona High School and Norco High School. The investigation was initiated after federal authorities notified local police about the social media threats.
FBI Director Kash Patel said “a potential act of targeted violence against a Southern California high school was disrupted before anyone was harmed.”
What’s Next
The suspects remain in custody while the City of Corona Police Department and FBI continue investigating the alleged conspiracy.