Weapon Scare Shakes Ernesto Serna School, No Real Threat Found

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What started as a frightening report of a student with a weapon at Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy in Socorro turned into a tense but ultimately unfounded scare on Friday. After a verbal threat against the school was reported, campus and district staff swept the grounds, found no weapon, and said there was no evidence of a viable threat. The student who allegedly made the threat was identified, and school leaders said the situation has been addressed.

Why it matters

Incidents like this can understandably cause fear and concern among students, parents, and the broader community. However, the swift response and thorough investigation by school and district officials helped to quickly resolve the situation and reassure families that there was no real threat.

The details

According to KVIA ABC-7, the Socorro Independent School District notified families on Friday and confirmed that district police assisted with the investigation. The district told the station that staff did not find a weapon and did not uncover evidence that a credible threat existed.

• On February 13, 2026, a verbal threat against Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy was reported.

What’s next

The district and school will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to families as needed.