Key points

• A juvenile student was arrested after a gun was found at Desert Oasis High
• It happened Tuesday, Oct. 13; no direct threats to students or staff
• Report safety concerns to SafeVoice at 1-833-216-7233

A student at Desert Oasis High School in southwest Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 13, after school administrators recovered a gun from the student on campus, Principal Ian Salzman told families in a letter.

Salzman wrote that the school quickly called Clark County School District police, who arrested the student. The principal said the student is a juvenile; the student's age was not released.

There were no direct threats to students or staff, according to the letter. Salzman said district policies and procedures are being followed and that the student will face appropriate discipline. It was not immediately clear whether the student would face criminal charges.

School asks families to talk

The principal asked parents to review the CCSD Code of Conduct with their children and to talk with them about school safety, including telling an adult whenever something seems like a safety issue.

Concerns can also be reported through SafeVoice, the state's anonymous tip line, at 1-833-216-7233, or through its website or mobile app.

Second campus gun this month

Earlier this month, a gun was found at Green Valley High School, prompting some parents to call for tighter security, including metal detectors. 8 News Now reported that CCSD police have seized 13 firearms from seven students since the 2026-27 school year began. Desert Oasis is near Erie Avenue and Torrey Pines Drive.

Sources KTNV · 8 News Now · News 3 · Las Vegas Review-Journal · FOX5
Photo King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

KoreanVegas wrote this article with AI assistance, based on the reports above.