Students Arrested After Loaded Guns Found in Backpacks at Schools in Albuquerque, Fort Pierce

A loaded firearm was discovered in a student's backpack at Fort Pierce Westwood High School in St. Lucie County, Florida, prompting the student's arrest on charges of possession of a weapon on school property. The gun was found during a school administrative investigation with deputies present, and both students involved were detained without incident. School officials and the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office emphasized their commitment to student and staff safety, stating that possessing a weapon on campus leads to severe consequences including arrest and possible expulsion. The district and law enforcement urged the importance of reporting any information that may compromise safety and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for firearms on school grounds.