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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New York Post · collected 2026-10-21 · by Ross O'Keefe

Quick Summary

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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Story summary

As of October 21, 2026, two 15-year-old girls from different high schools in Riverside County, California, were arrested by local police and the FBI for allegedly plotting to carry out a school shooting at Corona High School. The investigation began on October 6 when the FBI alerted the City of Corona Police Department about threatening social media messages. Authorities found that the suspects had spent several months researching past school shootings and discussing methods to obtain weapons, though they were unsuccessful in acquiring any actual firearms or other dangerous items during searches. No weapons were located at the residences searched by police. Both girls remain in custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, with potential sentences ranging from severe penalties if tried as adults to less harsh punishments under juvenile law.

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📰 Teen Girls Arrested For School Shooting Plot
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The Independent
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 2 of 19 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles describe the arrest of two 15-year-old girls in Riverside County, California for plotting a school shooting at Corona High School.”
ABC News (US)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 10% hedged 1 of 10 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles describe the arrest of two teenage girls involved in a school shooting plot at Corona High School, based on social media threats discovered by the FBI.”
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Ross O'Keefe
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Topics

Corona Corona High School FBI Riverside County the Corona-Norco Unified School District

Subjects

FBI ORG · 4× Corona High School ORG · 3× Riverside County GPE · 3× Corona GPE · 2× the Corona Police Department ORG · 2× the Corona-Norco Unified School District GPE · 2× ABC ORG · 1× California GPE · 1× Kash Patel PERSON · 1× Norco High School ORG · 1×

Narrative

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.
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🔮 If the teens were charged as adults, it would carry a heavy sentence of 25 years to life.
2026-10-21 · New York Post
Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California · assertive framing

Claims (21 extracted, 3 hedged)

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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