Shots fired near Carrboro High School in North Carolina lead to lockdown. Two teens arrested and charged as police investigate nearby gunfire.
A tense situation unfolded at Carrboro High School on Tuesday after shots were fired near campus, triggering a lockdown and emergency police response. Authorities later confirmed that two teenagers — a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old — have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The gunfire sent students and staff into lockdown as officers rushed to secure the area and investigate the scene.
What We Know So Far
- Location: Carrboro High School
- Date: April 14, 2026
- Suspects: 17-year-old and 16-year-old (names not released)
- Charges:
- Felony possession of handgun with altered serial number
- Misdemeanor possession of handgun by a minor
- Injuries: None reported
- Status: Investigation ongoing
Authorities confirmed the 16-year-old is a student at Carrboro High School.
What Happened
Police say the incident began when shots were fired in a wooded
Official Response
Carrboro police confirmed that both teens face firearm-related charges.
Officials also stated that officers recovered information linking the suspects to the shots fired near the campus area.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools praised staff and administrators for their quick response and coordination during the lockdown.
Superintendent Rodney Trice also thanked school leadership and emergency responders for keeping students safe during the incident.
area near apartments close to the school campus.
The school resource officer reportedly heard multiple gunshots coming from the nearby community.
At the same time, students on campus heard the gunfire, prompting an immediate lockdown. Some students who were outside at lunch rushed back inside or left the area for safety.
Officers quickly arrived at the scene and secured the surrounding area while students and staff remained indoors.