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Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California

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O'Keefe, R. (2026, October 21). Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/us-news/riverside-county-teen-girls-busted-in-school-shooting-plot-in-california/

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Corona police revealed that two 15-year-old girls from different high schools in Riverside County were involved in a plot to carry out a school shooting at Corona High School, which has over 2,000 students. Discovered on October 6 by the FBI through social media threats posted by one of the girls, the investigation led to searches and seizures that uncovered months-long research into past school shootings but no weapons were found in their possession. Both teens are now charged with felony conspiracy to commit murder; if convicted as juveniles, they face a lesser sentence than adults who could receive 25 years to life imprisonment.

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Two 15-year-old girls, one from Corona High School and another from Norco High School in California's Riverside County, were arrested for allegedly planning a school shooting. The FBI first alerted local authorities on October 6 after discovering threatening social media communications. Police executed search warrants, examined electronic devices, and searched several residences before identifying the second suspect on October 20.

The girls are accused of spending months researching past school shootings and discussing methods to obtain weapons for their alleged attack at Corona High School, though they did not succeed in acquiring any firearms or other weapons. Both remain in custody charged with conspiracy to commit murder; if convicted as adults, they could face a sentence of 25 years to life.

Police stressed that while the planning was extensive, no specific date for an assault had been set and authorities intervened before any attack materialized. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the seriousness of threats against schools, stating, "There is no greater priority than protecting our kids."

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Two teenage girls conspired to carry out a school shooting in Riverside County, Corona police revealed late Tuesday. asserted

police → conspire → County

The FBI discovered social media threats from a 15-year-old Corona High School student on Oct. 6 and notified local police. asserted

FBI → discover → police

An investigation ensued before police executed search warrants, combed electronic devices, and searched several residences in the area. asserted

police → ensue → area

Officials discovered another 15-year-old girl from Norco High School was involved. asserted

girl → discover → School

Officials uncovered that the pair had allegedly been plotting how to attack Corona High School. uncertain

pair → uncover → School

They spent months researching past school shootings to inform their plan. asserted

They → spend → plan

Both had discussed how to obtain weapons to carry out the attack, but officials said they were unsuccessful in obtaining any. asserted

they → discuss → any

No weapons were found. asserted

weapons → find → ?

Both girls have been charged with felony conspiracy to commit murder and are in custody. asserted

girls → charge → custody

If the teens were charged as adults, it would carry a heavy sentence of 25 years to life. asserted

it → charge → life

As juveniles, they likely face a lesser sentence if convicted of the charge. asserted

they → face → charge

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement to ABC that “a potential act of targeted violence against a Southern California high school was disrupted before anyone was harmed.” “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,” Patel added. asserted

Patel → say → FBI

The Riverside District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case. asserted

Office → review → case

Officials ranging from the FBI, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and school officials from the Corona-Norco Unified School District worked with the Corona Police Department on the case. asserted

Officials → range → case

Local police advised the community to report any unusual activity in the future. “The Corona Police Department remains committed to working collaboratively with our law-enforcement partners, school officials, parents, and the community to ensure the safety and security of all students and residents. asserted

Department → advise → students

Parents and students are reminded to immediately report anything they see or hear that could be concerning, as awareness plays a vital role in keeping everyone safe,” the statement says. uncertain

statement → remind → everyone

Corona High School has more than 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled. asserted

students → have → 12

The shocking news comes days after a 16-year-old opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, killing three young children and a teacher. asserted

old → come → children

The teenager formerly went to the elementary school, and a heroic bystander shot him dead at the scene after he blasted into the school with a shotgun. asserted

he → go → shotgun

He allegedly killed 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old, along with teacher Megan Lambert, 25. uncertain

He → kill → Lambert

The California Post reached out to the Corona-Norco Unified School District for comment. asserted

Post → reach → comment

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