Multiple Guns Found In & Around APS Campuses Today

Albuquerque –

On August 20th, 2025, ABQ RAW received a video of Albuquerque Public Schools police officer holding a student at gunpoint. The officer could be seen holding his gun at the low ready and giving commands to the student to get on the ground.

“What do you want me on the ground for, cuz?!” said the teen in the video.

It is obvious he skipped a few English and Literature classes with his mumbled slang response to officers. His lack of respect towards officials was also apparent as ignored commands from the armed officer. The student then pushed an administrator out of their way and he walked to a corner of the class. The video also shows panicked students leaving the classroom and then it cuts off.

APS public information officers sent a letter about the West Mesa incidents:

While we were cruising around town, we learned that two students from Del Norte High School had fled the campus, with one reportedly carrying a handgun. The teens ran to a nearby shopping center, where APS Police and Albuquerque Police took them into custody at Montgomery Plaza.

One of the teens in custody was a female and she was very combative with officers while she was in the back of a patrol car. Eventually, an ambulance came to the scene and they had to use restraints to keep her from striking medical and police personnel.

Regarding the Del Norte High School incident, APS released the following information: “APS Police and the Albuquerque Police Department had been looking for a Del Norte student due to prior incidents and a report that she might be armed. A Campus Service Aide spotted the girl and her boyfriend walking outside the school gate. The student and her boyfriend, another Del Norte student, ran across the street and were taken into custody by officers from APD and APS police. The two were searched, and a gun was found.”

We also received tips that two guns were then found at Albuquerque High School. We contacted APS and have received a reply about the AHS incident. According to APS “an Albuquerque High School staff member overheard that a student could be in possession of a gun. A member of the administrative staff located the student, conducted a search of his backpack and found the weapon. The student was detained.” In a separate incident “Albuquerque High officials received information that another student could be in possession of a weapon. Administrative and security officers quickly reacted, searched the student’s backpack and found a handgun. The student was detained.”

APS released a statement from Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey.

“We are outraged that firearms were brought onto our campuses but grateful that the systems we put in place to keep our campuses safe worked,” Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said. “Our See Something, Say Something messaging is working.” 

“Our Centegix alert badges are being used to activate emergency protocols and summon help from police and school administrators,” Dr. Blakey added. “Our staff is reacting quickly to any reports of guns on campus. And our APS Police Department is working tirelessly to follow up on safety concerns that are brought to their attention.”

Superintendent Blakey also noted that the district is working closely with District Attorney Sam Bregman.

We will update the story if we learn about any of the charges related to these teens bringing guns on campuses.

UPDATE:

At 5:38 PM, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office announced that: “A 16-year-old has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. Today, APS Police arrested the teen at West Mesa High School. He has been booked into a juvenile facility and is scheduled to appear in court later this week on the charges.”

Due to laws that protect juveniles, including youthful offenders, we are unaware of which firearm incident at West Mesa High School this student was booked for, as there were two.

A 16-year-old has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises.
Today, APS Police arrested the teen at West Mesa High School. He has been booked into a juvenile facility and is scheduled to appear in court later this week on the charges. pic.twitter.com/Y9wkI5cCmD

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 20, 2025

The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office announced at 7:31 PM that: “A 16-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property after authorities say they found a gun in his waistband at West Mesa High School. Police say this incident is separate from another student arrest that also occurred at the school today. The teen was booked into a juvenile facility tonight in Albuquerque and is scheduled to appear in court later this week.”

16-Year-Old Charged with Bringing Gun to West Mesa High School —-Tonight-

A 16-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property after authorities say they found a gun in his waistband at West Mesa High School.

Police say this… pic.twitter.com/ooAz93ZfI3

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 21, 2025

At 9:08 PM, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office released information which said “Tonight, a 15-year-old Albuquerque High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Police charged him with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property (firearm). Authorities say the gun was found in the student’s backpack earlier today. He is scheduled to appear in court later this week for a hearing on the charges.”

Due to laws that protect juveniles, including youthful offenders, we are unaware of which firearm incident at Albuquerque High School this student was booked for, as there were two.

15-year-old charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property.

Tonight, a 15-year-old Albuquerque High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Police charged him with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises,… pic.twitter.com/FFuDs3rZzJ

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 21, 2025

In an announcement posted to social media at 9:20 PM, the Bernalillo County Disctirct Attorney’s office announced that: “Tonight, a 15-year-old Del Norte High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Earlier this afternoon, police charged the teen with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school grounds, receiving or transferring stolen property, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Authorities say officers found a gun in the student’s waistband while he was on the sidewalk just outside the high school. The teen is scheduled to appear in court later this week for a hearing on the charges.”

15-year-old Del Norte High School student charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school grounds –

Tonight, a 15-year-old Del Norte High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Earlier this afternoon, police charged the teen with unlawful… pic.twitter.com/CpIZ4zFKvt

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 21, 2025

At 10:00 PM, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office reported that: “Police say a 15-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises and conspiracy. This afternoon, officers say they found a gun inside the student’s backpack. Tonight, the teen was booked into a juvenile detention facility in Albuquerque. The teen is scheduled to appear in court later this week. Authorities say he is one of six APS students charged with similar crimes today.”

15-year-old Albuquerque High School Student Charged with Gun Possession

Police say a 15-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises and conspiracy. This afternoon, officers say they found a gun inside the student’s backpack.… pic.twitter.com/4oxTrc4JJQ

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 21, 2025

On August 26th, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office reported on social media that “A judge has ruled that a 15-year-old girl will remain in custody as her case proceeds through the judicial system. The teen is facing multiple charges after an incident near Del Norte High School last week.

According to police, the girl stole a firearm from a family member, then headed toward the school campus. When approached by authorities, officers say she handed the weapon to her boyfriend.”

She is reportedly being charged with the following offenses:

• Larceny of a Firearm
• Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
• Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun by a Person Under 19.

15-Year-Old Girl Charged with Firearm Offenses Near High School, Ordered to Remain in Custody
A judge has ruled that a 15-year-old girl will remain in custody as her case proceeds through the judicial system. The teen is facing multiple charges after an incident near Del Norte… pic.twitter.com/A89wUTH1Ll

— Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman (@BerncoDa) August 26, 2025