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Two teens detained after alleged weapon threat at Pieper High School

Two 16-year-old boys were detained after a student was allegedly threatened with a realistic-looking Airsoft gun in the parking lot of Pieper High School in Bexar County. The school was placed on lockdown as deputies responded and searched the campus.

Where
Pieper High School, Bexar County
When
Oct. 6, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Javier SalazarBexar County Sheriff
  • Bexar County Sheriff's OfficeLaw enforcement responding to incident
  • Bexar County District Attorney's OfficeDetermining possible charges

The facts

  • Two 16-year-old boys were detained after student allegedly threatened with realistic-looking Airsoft gun.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Deputies recovered realistic-looking Airsoft gun, knife, and alcohol from vehicle at school.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Incident occurred in school parking lot before classes started.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • School was placed on lockdown; deputies searched campus and found no additional threat.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Investigators believe confrontation stemmed from dispute over a girl both boys had dated.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Weapon was brought onto school property but did not enter building.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Sheriff's office worked with school officials to clear campus and reunite students with parents.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar No actual threat to school existed.1 2 3
  • Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar Better to overreact to weapon at school than underreact.1 2 3

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  1. Texas teens detained after threat with 'realistic-looking' gun prompts school lockdown KBOI Not rated, October 6, 2026
  2. Texas teens detained after threat with 'realistic-looking' gun prompts school lockdown WZTV Not rated, October 6, 2026
  3. Texas teens detained after threat with 'realistic-looking' gun prompts school lockdown KHGI Not rated, October 6, 2026
  4. Texas teens detained after threat with 'realistic-looking' gun prompts school lockdown KVII Not rated, October 6, 2026

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