On Wednesday, June 1 just after 10:30 a.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded to Rancho Buena Vista High School located in the 1600 block of Longhorn Drive in Vista for a report of a student with a weapon.
School officials had all students remain in their classrooms while they investigated the identity of the student with the weapon.
When deputies arrived, school officials had identified and detained a 14-year-old student. A pellet handgun was recovered from the student’s backpack. There were no pellets in the handgun and none were found during the investigation.
Upon further investigation, it was determined no threats were made during the incident.
The student was arrested for bringing a weapon onto school grounds and released into the custody of their parents. Because the suspect is a minor, the Sheriff’s Department cannot release any further information at this time.
We want to remind students they can talk to any Sheriff’s Deputy if they hear about threats of violence or potential violence at schools. They can also call the San Diego County Crime Stoppers “Students Speaking Out” anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
