Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California

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

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

An investigation ensued before police executed search warrants, combed electronic devices, and searched several residences in the area. Officials discovered another 15-year-old girl from Norco High School was involved.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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