Two Arrested After Firearms Recovered at Canyon Springs High School
Non-students fled from CCSD police before two weapons were recovered on and off the North Las Vegas campus.
Two individuals were arrested Tuesday after Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas was placed on lockdown following the discovery of suspicious persons in the school parking lot after dismissal. Clark County School District police recovered one firearm on an athletic field on campus and a second firearm off campus after the individuals fled from officers. Neither person was associated with the school.
Lockdown Triggered After Administrator Spots Unfamiliar Faces
The incident began after dismissal on Tuesday when a school administrator at Canyon Springs High School noticed several people in the parking lot who were not students. School administration notified Clark County School District police, who responded to investigate.
When officers approached the individuals, they fled the scene. CCSD police pursued them and subsequently recovered a firearm in an athletic field on campus. A second firearm was recovered off campus during the pursuit.
Two Non-Students Taken Into Custody
CCSD police arrested two individuals who were determined not to be associated with the campus. No threats to students or the school were reported in connection with the incident.
Students who remained on campus for after-school activities were kept inside the building until police determined the area was safe and normal operations could resume.
Principal Urges Students to Report Threats Through SafeVoice
Following the incident, Canyon Springs High School Principal Adam Canfield sent a message to families encouraging students to report any perceived threat. Canfield directed students to use SafeVoice, speak with a school administrator, or contact law enforcement directly.
SafeVoice is a reporting tool available to students in the Clark County School District for flagging safety concerns. The message was sent Tuesday in the wake of the lockdown.
What we know
- Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas was placed on lockdown after dismissal on Tuesday.
- A school administrator noticed several people in the parking lot who were not students, prompting the call to CCSD police.
- The individuals fled when approached by police and were pursued by CCSD officers.
- One firearm was recovered in an athletic field on campus and a second firearm was recovered off campus.
- Two individuals who were not associated with the campus were arrested.
- No threats to students or the school were reported.
- Students on campus for after-school activities were kept inside until police cleared the area.
- Principal Adam Canfield sent a message to families encouraging students to report perceived threats via SafeVoice, a school administrator, or law enforcement.
Why it matters
Incidents involving firearms near or on school grounds raise immediate safety concerns for students, staff, and families in the surrounding North Las Vegas community. The swift response by CCSD police and the decision to keep after-school students sheltered in place reflects the district's security protocols in action. The recovery of two weapons — one on school property — underscores the potential danger that was present, and Principal Canfield's follow-up message highlights the ongoing role that student reporting tools like SafeVoice play in maintaining campus safety.
What’s next
No further scheduled hearings or district announcements were identified in available reporting. Principal Adam Canfield has directed students and families to continue reporting any perceived threats through SafeVoice, a school administrator, or law enforcement. The status of the two arrested individuals and any potential charges were not detailed in available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Canyon Springs High School on Tuesday?
A school administrator spotted non-students in the parking lot after dismissal, prompting a lockdown. CCSD police pursued the individuals and recovered two firearms — one on campus in an athletic field and one off campus — before arresting two people.
Were any students at Canyon Springs High School in danger?
No threats to students or the school were reported. Students participating in after-school activities were kept inside until police deemed the area safe.
Who was arrested after the Canyon Springs High School lockdown?
Two individuals who were not associated with the campus were arrested by CCSD police.
How can Canyon Springs students report safety threats?
Principal Adam Canfield encouraged students to report any perceived threat through SafeVoice, a school administrator, or directly to law enforcement.
Where were the firearms found at Canyon Springs High School?
One firearm was recovered in an athletic field on the Canyon Springs campus, and a second firearm was recovered off campus during the police pursuit.