Published on November 21, 2025
The OPENGATE Weapons Detection system at Palm Bay Magnet High School alerted to a student trying to enter the campus with a loaded handgun at 0858 hours this morning. The weapon was immediately confiscated and the student was placed into police custody. All students and staff are safe. The student did not make it beyond the security checkpoint and there are no known threats at this time. We commend the vigilance and professionalism of the staff, whose swift response ensured the safety of everyone on campus. The student is a B/M, 17 years of age, who resides in Melbourne, FL. He has been charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor under 18.