Temple City High School lockdown lifted after unfounded report of person with gun on campus

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Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:31PM
Temple City high school lockdown lifted, campus cleared
Temple City High School was placed on a brief lockdown Thursday after a report of a person with a gun on campus turned out to be unfounded, officials said.

TEMPLE CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- Temple City High School was placed on a brief lockdown Thursday afternoon after a report of a person with a gun on campus turned out to be unfounded, officials said.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received one call about a person with a weapon on campus.

Investigators quickly arrived on scene, and deputies went from room to room to clear the premises. There were no reports of any injuries.

Shortly before 2:40 p.m., sheriff's officials posted on X that the investigation was over, and the lockdown was lifted.