Yesterday at Marysville High School, turned tense after staff reported that someone on campus might have brought a firearm to school. A school resource officer, along with additional officers, quickly responded, searched a student and recovered a handgun. The student was detained, and district officials said counseling is available for any students or staff who need support.
In a message to families, Superintendent Jordan Reeves thanked the person who spoke up and used the incident as a reminder to report concerns. "We are incredibly grateful for the quick thinking that led to this report," Reeves said, according to KCRA.
What the law says
Possessing a firearm on K–12 school grounds is a felony under California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act (Penal Code §626.9), which lays out potential prison terms for having a gun on campus, according to California Legislative Information. Authorities have not released any details about the student’s motive or whether charges will be filed, per CBS Sacramento.
How officials responded
District officials said a school resource officer and other officers promptly responded on campus, detained the student and found a handgun during a search, according to KCRA. A standing SRO program agreement places an officer at a central location on the Marysville High campus and outlines ongoing coordination between the city and the district, the SRO program agreement states.
Next steps for families
District leaders said regular school operations will continue and counselors are available to students and staff. Parents were urged to contact school officials with any questions, CBS Sacramento reports. Local law enforcement and the district have declined to comment further while the investigation remains active.
