Local 10 News has learned that another weapon was found on campus at Miramar High School Tuesday, prompting Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn to schedule a press conference to address growing safety concerns.
According to Hepburn, the second weapon — a loaded pistol — was discovered wrapped in a shirt and hidden inside an unlocked locker in the men’s locker room.
Multiple students reportedly have access to the lockers, raising questions about who placed the gun there and how long it had been on campus.
Authorities said police K-9 units have been sweeping the campus as a precaution, searching for any additional weapons.
Tuesday’s incident comes a day after a 17-year-old student from Miramar High School was arrested for allegedly bringing an unloaded handgun onto campus.
The student, identified as Jayden Williams, appeared in juvenile court Tuesday morning. Authorities said a metal detector at the school alerted security personnel Monday, leading to the discovery and confiscation of that weapon.
Court records show that Williams has no prior criminal history.
His mother, speaking briefly with Local 10 News outside the courtroom, said she did not know where her son obtained the gun.
A judge ordered Williams to remain in secure detention for 21 days. He was also barred from returning to Miramar High unless granted permission by the school board.
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for May 12 to assess the case and determine next steps.
Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents and the motive behind Williams allegedly bringing the gun to school.
Officials credited the school’s layered safety systems for helping prevent a potential tragedy. They said the metal detection system successfully flagged Monday’s weapon incident, while the district’s “see something, say something” initiative led to Tuesday’s discovery.
No other arrests have been made at this time.
