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Two Students Detained After Gun Found at Sunland STEM Academy in Phoenix

Officials credit a student's report for a swift response that kept everyone safe.

Overview

  • Phoenix police confirmed a firearm was on campus, removed it, and took two boys into custody.
  • Both juveniles were booked into the juvenile court center on charges related to the incident.
  • The situation began when a student alerted staff that another student had a weapon.
  • Administrators first placed the campus on a hold, then initiated a lockdown once police verified the gun.
  • No threats or injuries were reported, parents were later allowed early checkout, and the district offered crisis-support resources.