Court records detail allegations that three masked men tried to enter James Madison High School armed

Incident date, location and initial response

Three masked males were accused in court records of attempting to enter James Madison High School in southwest Houston while armed, prompting a brief security response on campus earlier this month.

The reported incident occurred on February 10, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., when school officials received a radio report that three masked individuals were trying to get into the building with handguns. A faculty member also reported seeing the individuals attempting to enter the school while armed, and multiple emergency calls were placed by parents and people nearby describing the same scenario, the records state.

In response, the campus was placed into secure mode for a short time. Authorities later cleared the scene without additional reported incident.

What court documents say happened next

When an Houston ISD officer arrived, the three males were reported running north toward a nearby bayou. Witnesses then reported seeing them hide between parked vehicles. The individuals were also accused of removing outer clothing in an attempt to conceal their identities.

Based on witness descriptions, officers located and detained two individuals without incident, including Terrion Miles, 18, and another suspect. Court records indicate a second suspect had not been identified, and it was not clear whether a third suspect was detained.

A search of the two detainees did not recover weapons, according to the court records referenced in the case.

Charges and potential penalties

Miles was charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon in a school zone, a felony under Texas law. The punishment range cited in the case materials is 180 days to two years in a state jail facility and a possible fine of up to $10,000 if convicted.

Key questions investigators typically seek to resolve in cases like this

• Whether weapons were present, and if so, where they were stored or discarded before any detention.

• How close the suspects came to entering the building and which access points were involved.

• Whether surveillance footage, 911 recordings, or additional witness statements corroborate timelines and identification.

• Whether any suspects had prior connections to the campus or surrounding area.

In criminal cases involving alleged weapons near schools, prosecutors commonly rely on layered evidence—witness accounts, dispatch and 911 records, and video—to establish what occurred and whether statutory elements are met.

The allegations remain subject to court proceedings. No injuries were reported in connection with the February 10 incident, and the school’s secure status was lifted after the campus was cleared.