Harlandale High Student Taken Into Custody After Gun Found

District says no threat to students or staff during incident

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:47pm

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A student at Harlandale High School in San Antonio was taken into police custody on Thursday morning after a gun was found in their possession on campus. School district officials stated that the firearm was immediately confiscated and there was no threat to students or staff at any point during the incident.

Why it matters

Incidents involving weapons on school campuses are concerning and can raise questions about school safety and security protocols. However, the quick response and handling of this situation by the Harlandale ISD police department appears to have prevented any potential harm.

The details

According to the school district, a student was found to be in possession of a weapon on the Harlandale High School campus. The firearm was immediately confiscated, and the student was taken into police custody. District officials stated that claims suggesting multiple students were involved are not credible, and normal campus operations continued as scheduled with an increased police presence as a precaution.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday morning, February 6, 2026.

The players

Harlandale High School

A high school located in San Antonio, Texas.

Harlandale ISD

The school district that oversees Harlandale High School.

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The takeaway

The swift and effective response by the Harlandale ISD police department in this incident highlights the importance of proactive safety measures and protocols to address potential threats on school campuses.