Another Loaded Gun Found at Orange Vista High in Perris

This is the second student arrest on campus this month involving a firearm.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:04am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark background, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the presence of firearms on a school campus.A single bullet casing found on the Orange Vista High School campus highlights the dangers of firearms in schools.Perris Today

For the second time in April, a student at Orange Vista High School in Perris, California has been arrested after a loaded gun was discovered on the school campus. The school was placed on lockdown while authorities searched the premises, but no other weapons were found.

Why it matters

Gun violence and the presence of firearms on school grounds are major concerns for students, parents, and educators. These incidents raise questions about campus security, student safety, and the broader issue of gun access among youth.

The details

On Friday, April 17, school staff discovered a firearm on campus around 10 a.m. A student was subsequently arrested and booked into juvenile hall. The school was locked down as police, assisted by a K-9 unit, conducted a search, but no additional weapons were found. Authorities have denied a rumor that circulated about multiple arrests and guns seized.

  • On April 7, a student was previously arrested at Orange Vista High for having a loaded gun on campus.
  • The latest incident occurred on Friday, April 17, 2026 around 10 a.m.

The players

Val Verde Unified School District Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrest.

Orange Vista High School

The high school in Perris, California where the two gun-related incidents took place this month.

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What’s next

Authorities have not yet provided additional details on the latest incident, including how the gun was discovered or the identity and potential charges against the arrested student.

The takeaway

These back-to-back gun-related incidents at Orange Vista High School underscore the ongoing challenges schools face in maintaining campus safety and preventing firearms from entering school grounds, despite existing security measures.