The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said the gun found in the bushes at Aptos High School is connected to a “physical altercation” that happened near the school over winter break.
Aptos High School gun investigation 2026
Coverage of a gun, ammunition and mask found on the Aptos High School campus in January 2026 and the aftermath.
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Aptos principal addresses parent concerns amid investigation into gun on campus
About 16 parents attended an Aptos High School booster club meeting Tuesday where Principal Lisa Lansdale acknowledged widespread anxiety over the lack of information following the discovery of a gun on the campus.
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Aptos resident claims he found gun, ammo near Aptos High as investigation continues
An Aptos resident says he found a gun near Aptos High School during a morning walk with his dog on Sunday, setting off an ongoing law enforcement investigation. He described the incident, which has not been confirmed by police, as “divine intervention.”
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Sheriff’s office investigating gun, mask found at Aptos High School
A bag with a gun and ammunition was found on the Aptos High School campus on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.