Authorities in Houston, Texas have thwarted a potential mass casualty attack, arresting two teenage girls who were allegedly planning to bomb and shoot up their high school.
The suspects, a 16-year-old student at Memorial High School and her 15-year-old accomplice from Willis High School, were taken into custody after an FBI investigation uncovered their chilling plot.
#BREAKING FBI Houston received information yesterday that two underage teenagers from the Houston area were plotting a mass casualty attack at a local school. Our Threat Mitigation Team immediately responded to help @houstonpolice & @MCTXSheriff identify and arrest them. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/FjzPJpGQ0e
— FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) February 20, 2025
Pipe Bombs and Targeted Shootings Planned
According to law enforcement sources, the girls intended to place pipe bombs throughout Memorial High School before carrying out a coordinated shooting spree targeting students and staff.
The FBI’s Houston office received intelligence about the plot and immediately alerted local authorities. Within 30 minutes, officers apprehended the 16-year-old suspect on campus, preventing what could have been a horrific attack. The 15-year-old co-conspirator was later arrested at her home.
Authorities Praise Quick Action, Increase Security Measures
Law enforcement officials have commended the rapid response of the FBI and local police, stating that their swift action likely saved many lives.
“This was a serious and credible threat,” one official stated. “Had this attack been carried out, the consequences would have been devastating.”
UPDATE: I just spoke to Chief Baimbridge with Spring Branch ISD. He tells me two teenage girls, 15 & 16 years old, were going to place pipe bombs across Memorial High School and shoot up the students. The 16 girl student who attends the school was found at the school about 30…
— Brooke Taylor (@Brooketaylortv) February 20, 2025
Heightened Security at Local Schools
In response to the arrests, heightened security measures have been implemented at Memorial High School and surrounding campuses. Authorities are also urging the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
A Chilling Reminder of the Growing Threat of School Attacks
The disturbing details of this foiled attack serve as yet another grim reminder of the need for increased school security and better early intervention efforts to prevent such tragedies before they happen.
Thanks to strong law enforcement cooperation and proactive intelligence gathering, another mass tragedy was averted—but officials warn that ongoing vigilance is essential to keep America’s schools safe.