FBI Tip Helps Thwart Potential School Shooting At High School In New York

FBI Tip Helps Thwart Potential School Shooting At High School In New York

New York Mayor Eric Adams expressed gratitude following the averted crisis

A coordinated effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) successfully prevented a potential school shooting at Benjamin Cardozo High School located in Queens, New York, on Thursday (local time). The operation resulted in the apprehension of a 16-year-old student who was discovered carrying a loaded firearm.

The potential threat came to light after an anonymous tip was received by the FBI's National Threat Operations Center, which prompted immediate action and deployment to the school premises.

NYPD officers collaborated with FBI agents to locate and detain the student without any confrontation, subsequently discovering the loaded weapon in the student's possession.

The FBI's New York field office released a statement on X confirming the incident, stating, "Earlier today, the FBI informed @NYPDnews of a threat to life involving the Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens. The NYPD deployed to the high school to address this potential threat, which led to a successful outcome. This swift response demonstrates the importance of close partnerships and the critical need for information-sharing to ensure our city and students are protected against unnecessary acts of violence."

Earlier today the FBI informed @NYPDnews of a threat to life involving the Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens. The NYPD deployed to the high school to address this potential threat, which led to a successful outcome. This swift response demonstrates the importance of close…

— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) September 18, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel provided additional details about the operation, saying, "Earlier today, the FBI's National Threat Operations Center received a tip regarding a potential school shooting at Benjamin Cardozo High School in New York City. Based on a quick response by the NYPD and FBI personnel, a student was arrested with a loaded firearm. The FBI will continue to work tirelessly to protect our children. Huge thanks to the NYPD and @NewYorkFBI for teaming up yet again to protect our country," in his post on X.

Earlier today, the FBI's National Threat Operations Center received a tip regarding a potential school shooting at Benjamin Cardoso High School in New York City. Based on a quick response by the NYPD and FBI personnel, a student was arrested with a loaded firearm. The FBI will…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 18, 2025

This event highlights the vital importance of inter-agency cooperation in maintaining student safety.

New York Mayor Eric Adams shared his relief regarding the incident, remarking that the city had collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

We could've had a very different press conference today. There was a 16-year-old prepared to shoot people at his school.Our young people are going down dangerous paths, and all of us must step in to guide them. They cannot be taken from us by bad influences online. pic.twitter.com/9B01MGw2wJ

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 18, 2025

"Today, we breathe a sigh of relief because our public safety system worked and countless lives were saved. The NYPD has arrested a 16-year-old student at Cardozo High School who brought a gun to school and posted online threats to commit a shooting there," he stated in his post on X.