Students Arrested for Weapons on School Campuses

Recent incidents involving students bringing weapons to school campuses have resulted in multiple arrests. In Elk Grove, California, two Valley High School students were detained after one was found with a loaded handgun, knives, and ammunition, while the sibling was found carrying pepper spray. Similarly, in Des Moines, a 17-year-old was apprehended with a loaded .40-caliber gun following a fight at the Central Campus, leading to charges of carrying a weapon on school grounds and assault. In Riverview, Florida, a 14-year-old student was arrested at Sumner High School after a tip-off led deputies to find a gun on campus, though it is unclear whether the gun was loaded. Authorities in all instances stressed the dangers of bringing firearms to school, highlighting the swift actions of school resource officers and the importance of community tips in ensuring safety.