Sylmar Charter High School in Sylmar, California, was placed on lockdown on Friday morning after a student was discovered with a weapon on campus. The incident occurred at 10:15 a.m., prompting school officials to take immediate action and contact the Los Angeles Police Department for assistance. The Los Angeles Unified School District spokesperson confirmed that school police were able to apprehend the student and recover the weapon. The type of weapon was not disclosed by authorities.
Following the incident, the school remained on lockdown until the LAPD determined there was no longer a threat to the school community. As a precaution, additional patrol officers from the Los Angeles School Police Department were deployed to the campus, and extra support staff from LAUSD’s Region North were made available to assist students and staff. Mental health support services were also offered to students who may have been affected by the situation.
The swift response by school officials and law enforcement helped ensure the safety of all students and staff at Sylmar Charter High School. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a secure and vigilant environment on school grounds. The school will continue to work closely with local authorities and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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