Police Arrest Two Students at Sharyland North Junior High
Two students were found with a knife and a BB gun at a McAllen-area school, prompting a brief campus hold.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Secondary Education
McAllen Police Department arrested two students at Sharyland North Junior High School on Wednesday after they were found with a knife and a BB gun. Sharyland ISD placed the campus on a brief hold during the police response, and all students and staff are reported safe.
Why it matters
The incident followed a student's report of concerns about discussions involving a knife and a potential altercation, showing how early reporting can lead to a quick response. For McAllen families, it is a reminder of how school districts handle weapons threats and how parents can reach the district for information.
The incident involved two students, a knife, and a BB gun, with the campus placed on a brief hold during the police response. The source does not specify the charges filed or whether the students' ages or the altercation details will be made public.
The players
McAllen Police Department
The municipal police agency serving the city of McAllen, Texas, responsible for local law enforcement and public safety.
Sharyland ISD
The Sharyland Independent School District in the McAllen area, which operates Sharyland North Junior High School and set up a hotline for families.
The details
A student reported concerns about discussions involving a knife and a potential altercation, leading the McAllen Police Department to respond to Sharyland North Junior High School. Officers found two students with a knife and a BB gun and took them into custody while the campus was on a brief hold.
Timeline
Wednesday: Two students were arrested at Sharyland North Junior High School after a knife and BB gun were found on campus.
Legal Context
Under Texas Education Code rules on weapons on school property, districts must report and respond to students found with weapons, which is the framework behind this arrest. The McAllen case shows that enforcement follows the same path as other campus weapons cases in the state.
Parents of Sharyland ISD students can call the district hotline at 956-686-1415 for information about this incident. Families are encouraged to talk with their children about reporting concerns about weapons or threats to school staff.
The takeaway
Schools rely on students reporting concerns early, and families can support that by encouraging children to speak up about threats or weapons they hear about. Parents with questions can use the Sharyland ISD hotline at 956-686-1415.
Further reading
For more on local school safety, see Secondary Education coverage in McAllen.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRGV.
