California school district speaks out after two teen girls snared in shooting plot, release new details

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A California school district has released a statement revealing new security measures after two teen girls were busted in a school shooting plot.

Corona-Norco Unified School District told The Post that two girls, one who is enrolled at Corona High School and another enrolled at Norco High School but formerly at Corona, were arrested for the alleged plan.

The FBI identified “social media communications” about the plot, and local police arrested the teens. Both girls had been trying to obtain firearms for the attack.

The district noted neither girl was on campus since the investigation began Oct. 6.

“We are grateful for the swift response of the Corona Police Department and their continued partnership throughout this investigation,” they wrote in a statement.

“We understand that hearing news like this can be unsettling for families, and we want our parents to know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. CNUSD has established safety protocols, monitoring systems, and strong partnerships with local law enforcement to help identify and respond to potential threats.

“These measures are part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe and supportive learning environments for every student.”

The plot comes days after a teen committed a horrific school shooting at an Oregon elementary school.

Police executed search warrants, combed electronic devices, and searched several residences in the area as part of the investigation. 

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

They spent months researching past school shootings to inform their plan. Both had discussed how to obtain weapons to carry out the attack, but officials said they were unsuccessful in obtaining any. No weapons were found.

Both girls have been charged with felony conspiracy to commit murder and are in custody. If the teens were charged as adults, it would carry a heavy sentence of 25 years to life. As juveniles, they likely face a lesser sentence if convicted of the charge.

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

He said the FBI identified online communications discussing a “planned school attack” and the Los Angeles FBI field office moved “immediately,” identified those involved, and worked with local police to take the teens into custody.

“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.

The Riverside District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the 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.

The identities of the two 15-year-old girls are unknown. Corona police said they would not release additional details at this time because the offenders are juveniles.

Cops did tell The Post the teens’ school shooting discussions were at one point “ongoing.”

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. 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.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is urged to contact CPD Det. Edwards at George.Edwards@CoronaCA.gov or by phone at 951-279-3656.

Corona High School enrolls more than 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. Corona is a Riverside County city about 47 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

The arrest announcement comes after Corona High School held its Homecoming last week.

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