Loaded Handgun Found in Student’s Backpack at West Riviera Elementary
School police at West Riviera Elementary School confiscated a loaded handgun from a student's backpack on Wednesday. The School District of Palm Beach County confirmed the incident, noting that the student did not threaten anyone and the school day was…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 16, 2026 —
School police at West Riviera Elementary School confiscated a loaded handgun from a student’s backpack on Wednesday, according to confirmation from the School District of Palm Beach County.
The School District stated that the incident did not result in any threats made by the student involved, nor was the regular school day disrupted.
Details regarding the student, such as their age or grade level, were not immediately available. The specific type of handgun and how it came to be in the backpack also remain unspecified.
The confiscation occurred on a Wednesday. No further information was provided concerning subsequent disciplinary actions, school protocols followed, or whether any external law enforcement agencies were involved beyond the school police.
The School District of Palm Beach County has not released additional statements beyond confirming the event and its immediate impact on the school environment. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the situation, was not provided.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about safety within educational facilities. Further details about the discovery and the resolution of the incident are expected to be released by the relevant authorities as the investigation, if any, progresses.
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