Three Men Detained at LA High School, Search for Fourth Suspect Still Underway
W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd, Mid City, Los Angeles
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Summary
- Police and SWAT units are operating at Los Angeles High School after receiving reports of an armed group near the campus.
- At least three men have been detained at the scene, including the primary suspect. Police confirm they are searching for one additional suspect in the area.
- The school is on a precautionary lockdown as officers continue to sweep the premises for any remaining hazards.
- No injuries have been reported.
- Avoid the area as police operations continue.
Timeline
Police maintain a presence around school buildings and playgrounds during ongoing search efforts.
A report from FOX11 indicates that the primary suspect is in custody.
Police are beginning to release some units, maintaining only essential personnel on scene.
Police are ensuring the suspects remain inside the school building.
Police are holding the scene for a K-9 search and awaiting a positive ID from a teacher.
Police are coordinating to verify identities of detained individuals and determine next steps for questioning and release.
Police are maintaining perimeter positions while awaiting the K-9 unit, expected to arrive in 40 minutes.
Police are separating the suspects for further questioning.
Police confirm the main suspect is in custody. He was initially accompanied by the outstanding suspect.
A K-9 unit is on the way to assist with the search for the outstanding suspect.
LAFD units have arrived at the scene to assist police.
Police are coordinating to verify if searches are needed on the building's roof.
The suspect of the fourth suspect remains the same - a Latino male, wearing white shirt, blue jeans with white and black sneakers. He is now reported to be 5'6" and between 180-200 pounds, per police.
Police confirm they are still searching for an outstanding suspect.
Police are verifying if the fourth suspect is still outstanding and considering deploying a K-9 unit.
Police are working to determine if the detained individual is the outstanding suspect.
Officers have two additional individuals detained at gunpoint on the second floor.
The second floor stairwell near the library has been cleared by police.
School police are still searching the building.
LAPD units are regrouping in the school lobby as they continue their search efforts.
LAPD are securing the center courtyard stairwell as part of their containment efforts.
School police are clearing stairwells on the east side of the building near the courtyard.
Officers are approaching the third floor from the northeast side, but the suspects have moved from their initial location.
Police have spotted the suspect on the third floor in the rear side of the building. School police are attempting to make contact.
Police believe the outstanding suspect is still in the building. Units continue to monitor video footage as well.
Police have provided an updated description of the outstanding suspect - a Latino male, wearing a white shirt, light blue Levi jeans and black and white sneakers.
Officers are adjusting positions to improve containment and reviewing footage to locate the remaining suspect.
Police are coordinating to position officers near the basketball courts.
Police are focusing containment efforts near the main building and school's track area, coordinating officer placement.
Police are coordinating containment efforts inside the school, focusing on stairwell access and building entry points.
Police have detained another suspect, but one remains outstanding, described as a Latino man, heavy set, last seen wearing a blue sweater.
Officers remain stationed on the perimeter as the search continues.
Police are coordinating to deploy additional officers on foot near the south side of the main building.
Officers are escorting students who were locked out of their classrooms to the office area for safety.
School police are checking camera footage near the northeast corner by the stairwell. Aviation units continue to sweep the area as a precaution.
Police are verifying the identity of a detained individual matching the suspect's description.
Additional units are needed to disperse students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police continue to search the school building as a precaution.
Police are utilizing a dedicated communications channel to coordinate their efforts.
Police have detained an individual matching the suspect's description and are working to determine if they are, in fact, the suspect.
The command post is being relocated to a safer position north of the park.
The suspect was reportedly seen near the east building through the double gate. Officers are already in that area.
DOT personnel have been requested to assist with traffic control.
A command post was set up at the park across from the school, per aviation units.
Police are stopping westbound traffic on Olympic Blvd near Queen Anne Place.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd.
Additional units are responding to assist with the perimeter around the school.
Police are clearing a group of students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police have restricted traffic to the northbound side near the school.
Officers are checking the school grounds for the weapon. Traffic is being managed at Rimpau Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The fourth suspect is also identified as a 15-year-old Latino boy wearing all black clothing.
Police have identified the third suspect as a 15 year-old Latino boy wearing a navy blue hooded sweater and light blue Levi jeans.
Officers are searching for a 15-year-old Latino boy with short black hair wearing a white shirt or gray shirt over white or gray pants with a black packpack.
The air unit is monitoring the area near the tennis courts.
Police are requesting an additional unit to assist at the northwest corner of the perimeter.
An air unit is en route to assist in the search for the outstanding suspects.
Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the other four suspects.
Police are reinforcing the perimeter around the school and managing student movement on nearby sidewalks.
Police report one suspect in custody, with four others possibly outstanding.
The suspect is now in custody, but the weapon has not been recovered. Officers remain on the perimeter.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1126 West Blvd.
Police maintain a presence around school buildings and playgrounds during ongoing search efforts.
A report from FOX11 indicates that the primary suspect is in custody.
Police are beginning to release some units, maintaining only essential personnel on scene.
Police are ensuring the suspects remain inside the school building.
Police are holding the scene for a K-9 search and awaiting a positive ID from a teacher.
Police are coordinating to verify identities of detained individuals and determine next steps for questioning and release.
Police are maintaining perimeter positions while awaiting the K-9 unit, expected to arrive in 40 minutes.
Police are separating the suspects for further questioning.
Police confirm the main suspect is in custody. He was initially accompanied by the outstanding suspect.
A K-9 unit is on the way to assist with the search for the outstanding suspect.
LAFD units have arrived at the scene to assist police.
Police are coordinating to verify if searches are needed on the building's roof.
The suspect of the fourth suspect remains the same - a Latino male, wearing white shirt, blue jeans with white and black sneakers. He is now reported to be 5'6" and between 180-200 pounds, per police.
Police confirm they are still searching for an outstanding suspect.
Police are verifying if the fourth suspect is still outstanding and considering deploying a K-9 unit.
Police are working to determine if the detained individual is the outstanding suspect.
Officers have two additional individuals detained at gunpoint on the second floor.
The second floor stairwell near the library has been cleared by police.
School police are still searching the building.
LAPD units are regrouping in the school lobby as they continue their search efforts.
LAPD are securing the center courtyard stairwell as part of their containment efforts.
School police are clearing stairwells on the east side of the building near the courtyard.
Officers are approaching the third floor from the northeast side, but the suspects have moved from their initial location.
Police have spotted the suspect on the third floor in the rear side of the building. School police are attempting to make contact.
Police believe the outstanding suspect is still in the building. Units continue to monitor video footage as well.
Police have provided an updated description of the outstanding suspect - a Latino male, wearing a white shirt, light blue Levi jeans and black and white sneakers.
Officers are adjusting positions to improve containment and reviewing footage to locate the remaining suspect.
Police are coordinating to position officers near the basketball courts.
Police are focusing containment efforts near the main building and school's track area, coordinating officer placement.
Police are coordinating containment efforts inside the school, focusing on stairwell access and building entry points.
Police have detained another suspect, but one remains outstanding, described as a Latino man, heavy set, last seen wearing a blue sweater.
Officers remain stationed on the perimeter as the search continues.
Police are coordinating to deploy additional officers on foot near the south side of the main building.
Officers are escorting students who were locked out of their classrooms to the office area for safety.
School police are checking camera footage near the northeast corner by the stairwell. Aviation units continue to sweep the area as a precaution.
Police are verifying the identity of a detained individual matching the suspect's description.
Additional units are needed to disperse students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police continue to search the school building as a precaution.
Police are utilizing a dedicated communications channel to coordinate their efforts.
Police have detained an individual matching the suspect's description and are working to determine if they are, in fact, the suspect.
The command post is being relocated to a safer position north of the park.
The suspect was reportedly seen near the east building through the double gate. Officers are already in that area.
DOT personnel have been requested to assist with traffic control.
A command post was set up at the park across from the school, per aviation units.
Police are stopping westbound traffic on Olympic Blvd near Queen Anne Place.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd.
Additional units are responding to assist with the perimeter around the school.
Police are clearing a group of students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police have restricted traffic to the northbound side near the school.
Officers are checking the school grounds for the weapon. Traffic is being managed at Rimpau Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The fourth suspect is also identified as a 15-year-old Latino boy wearing all black clothing.
Police have identified the third suspect as a 15 year-old Latino boy wearing a navy blue hooded sweater and light blue Levi jeans.
Officers are searching for a 15-year-old Latino boy with short black hair wearing a white shirt or gray shirt over white or gray pants with a black packpack.
The air unit is monitoring the area near the tennis courts.
Police are requesting an additional unit to assist at the northwest corner of the perimeter.
An air unit is en route to assist in the search for the outstanding suspects.
Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the other four suspects.
Police are reinforcing the perimeter around the school and managing student movement on nearby sidewalks.
Police report one suspect in custody, with four others possibly outstanding.
The suspect is now in custody, but the weapon has not been recovered. Officers remain on the perimeter.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1126 West Blvd.
Police maintain a presence around school buildings and playgrounds during ongoing search efforts.
A report from FOX11 indicates that the primary suspect is in custody.
Police are beginning to release some units, maintaining only essential personnel on scene.
Police are ensuring the suspects remain inside the school building.
Police are holding the scene for a K-9 search and awaiting a positive ID from a teacher.
Police are coordinating to verify identities of detained individuals and determine next steps for questioning and release.
Police are maintaining perimeter positions while awaiting the K-9 unit, expected to arrive in 40 minutes.
Police are separating the suspects for further questioning.
Police confirm the main suspect is in custody. He was initially accompanied by the outstanding suspect.
A K-9 unit is on the way to assist with the search for the outstanding suspect.
LAFD units have arrived at the scene to assist police.
Police are coordinating to verify if searches are needed on the building's roof.
The suspect of the fourth suspect remains the same - a Latino male, wearing white shirt, blue jeans with white and black sneakers. He is now reported to be 5'6" and between 180-200 pounds, per police.
Police confirm they are still searching for an outstanding suspect.
Police are verifying if the fourth suspect is still outstanding and considering deploying a K-9 unit.
Police are working to determine if the detained individual is the outstanding suspect.
Officers have two additional individuals detained at gunpoint on the second floor.
The second floor stairwell near the library has been cleared by police.
School police are still searching the building.
LAPD units are regrouping in the school lobby as they continue their search efforts.
LAPD are securing the center courtyard stairwell as part of their containment efforts.
School police are clearing stairwells on the east side of the building near the courtyard.
Officers are approaching the third floor from the northeast side, but the suspects have moved from their initial location.
Police have spotted the suspect on the third floor in the rear side of the building. School police are attempting to make contact.
Police believe the outstanding suspect is still in the building. Units continue to monitor video footage as well.
Police have provided an updated description of the outstanding suspect - a Latino male, wearing a white shirt, light blue Levi jeans and black and white sneakers.
Officers are adjusting positions to improve containment and reviewing footage to locate the remaining suspect.
Police are coordinating to position officers near the basketball courts.
Police are focusing containment efforts near the main building and school's track area, coordinating officer placement.
Police are coordinating containment efforts inside the school, focusing on stairwell access and building entry points.
Police have detained another suspect, but one remains outstanding, described as a Latino man, heavy set, last seen wearing a blue sweater.
Officers remain stationed on the perimeter as the search continues.
Police are coordinating to deploy additional officers on foot near the south side of the main building.
Officers are escorting students who were locked out of their classrooms to the office area for safety.
School police are checking camera footage near the northeast corner by the stairwell. Aviation units continue to sweep the area as a precaution.
Police are verifying the identity of a detained individual matching the suspect's description.
Additional units are needed to disperse students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police continue to search the school building as a precaution.
Police are utilizing a dedicated communications channel to coordinate their efforts.
Police have detained an individual matching the suspect's description and are working to determine if they are, in fact, the suspect.
The command post is being relocated to a safer position north of the park.
The suspect was reportedly seen near the east building through the double gate. Officers are already in that area.
DOT personnel have been requested to assist with traffic control.
A command post was set up at the park across from the school, per aviation units.
Police are stopping westbound traffic on Olympic Blvd near Queen Anne Place.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd.
Additional units are responding to assist with the perimeter around the school.
Police are clearing a group of students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police have restricted traffic to the northbound side near the school.
Officers are checking the school grounds for the weapon. Traffic is being managed at Rimpau Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The fourth suspect is also identified as a 15-year-old Latino boy wearing all black clothing.
Police have identified the third suspect as a 15 year-old Latino boy wearing a navy blue hooded sweater and light blue Levi jeans.
Officers are searching for a 15-year-old Latino boy with short black hair wearing a white shirt or gray shirt over white or gray pants with a black packpack.
The air unit is monitoring the area near the tennis courts.
Police are requesting an additional unit to assist at the northwest corner of the perimeter.
An air unit is en route to assist in the search for the outstanding suspects.
Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the other four suspects.
Police are reinforcing the perimeter around the school and managing student movement on nearby sidewalks.
Police report one suspect in custody, with four others possibly outstanding.
The suspect is now in custody, but the weapon has not been recovered. Officers remain on the perimeter.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1126 West Blvd.
Police maintain a presence around school buildings and playgrounds during ongoing search efforts.
A report from FOX11 indicates that the primary suspect is in custody.
Police are beginning to release some units, maintaining only essential personnel on scene.
Police are ensuring the suspects remain inside the school building.
Police are holding the scene for a K-9 search and awaiting a positive ID from a teacher.
Police are coordinating to verify identities of detained individuals and determine next steps for questioning and release.
Police are maintaining perimeter positions while awaiting the K-9 unit, expected to arrive in 40 minutes.
Police are separating the suspects for further questioning.
Police confirm the main suspect is in custody. He was initially accompanied by the outstanding suspect.
A K-9 unit is on the way to assist with the search for the outstanding suspect.
LAFD units have arrived at the scene to assist police.
Police are coordinating to verify if searches are needed on the building's roof.
The suspect of the fourth suspect remains the same - a Latino male, wearing white shirt, blue jeans with white and black sneakers. He is now reported to be 5'6" and between 180-200 pounds, per police.
Police confirm they are still searching for an outstanding suspect.
Police are verifying if the fourth suspect is still outstanding and considering deploying a K-9 unit.
Police are working to determine if the detained individual is the outstanding suspect.
Officers have two additional individuals detained at gunpoint on the second floor.
The second floor stairwell near the library has been cleared by police.
School police are still searching the building.
LAPD units are regrouping in the school lobby as they continue their search efforts.
LAPD are securing the center courtyard stairwell as part of their containment efforts.
School police are clearing stairwells on the east side of the building near the courtyard.
Officers are approaching the third floor from the northeast side, but the suspects have moved from their initial location.
Police have spotted the suspect on the third floor in the rear side of the building. School police are attempting to make contact.
Police believe the outstanding suspect is still in the building. Units continue to monitor video footage as well.
Police have provided an updated description of the outstanding suspect - a Latino male, wearing a white shirt, light blue Levi jeans and black and white sneakers.
Officers are adjusting positions to improve containment and reviewing footage to locate the remaining suspect.
Police are coordinating to position officers near the basketball courts.
Police are focusing containment efforts near the main building and school's track area, coordinating officer placement.
Police are coordinating containment efforts inside the school, focusing on stairwell access and building entry points.
Police have detained another suspect, but one remains outstanding, described as a Latino man, heavy set, last seen wearing a blue sweater.
Officers remain stationed on the perimeter as the search continues.
Police are coordinating to deploy additional officers on foot near the south side of the main building.
Officers are escorting students who were locked out of their classrooms to the office area for safety.
School police are checking camera footage near the northeast corner by the stairwell. Aviation units continue to sweep the area as a precaution.
Police are verifying the identity of a detained individual matching the suspect's description.
Additional units are needed to disperse students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police continue to search the school building as a precaution.
Police are utilizing a dedicated communications channel to coordinate their efforts.
Police have detained an individual matching the suspect's description and are working to determine if they are, in fact, the suspect.
The command post is being relocated to a safer position north of the park.
The suspect was reportedly seen near the east building through the double gate. Officers are already in that area.
DOT personnel have been requested to assist with traffic control.
A command post was set up at the park across from the school, per aviation units.
Police are stopping westbound traffic on Olympic Blvd near Queen Anne Place.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd.
Additional units are responding to assist with the perimeter around the school.
Police are clearing a group of students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police have restricted traffic to the northbound side near the school.
Officers are checking the school grounds for the weapon. Traffic is being managed at Rimpau Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The fourth suspect is also identified as a 15-year-old Latino boy wearing all black clothing.
Police have identified the third suspect as a 15 year-old Latino boy wearing a navy blue hooded sweater and light blue Levi jeans.
Officers are searching for a 15-year-old Latino boy with short black hair wearing a white shirt or gray shirt over white or gray pants with a black packpack.
The air unit is monitoring the area near the tennis courts.
Police are requesting an additional unit to assist at the northwest corner of the perimeter.
An air unit is en route to assist in the search for the outstanding suspects.
Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the other four suspects.
Police are reinforcing the perimeter around the school and managing student movement on nearby sidewalks.
Police report one suspect in custody, with four others possibly outstanding.
The suspect is now in custody, but the weapon has not been recovered. Officers remain on the perimeter.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1126 West Blvd.
Police maintain a presence around school buildings and playgrounds during ongoing search efforts.
A report from FOX11 indicates that the primary suspect is in custody.
Police are beginning to release some units, maintaining only essential personnel on scene.
Police are ensuring the suspects remain inside the school building.
Police are holding the scene for a K-9 search and awaiting a positive ID from a teacher.
Police are coordinating to verify identities of detained individuals and determine next steps for questioning and release.
Police are maintaining perimeter positions while awaiting the K-9 unit, expected to arrive in 40 minutes.
Police are separating the suspects for further questioning.
Police confirm the main suspect is in custody. He was initially accompanied by the outstanding suspect.
A K-9 unit is on the way to assist with the search for the outstanding suspect.
LAFD units have arrived at the scene to assist police.
Police are coordinating to verify if searches are needed on the building's roof.
The suspect of the fourth suspect remains the same - a Latino male, wearing white shirt, blue jeans with white and black sneakers. He is now reported to be 5'6" and between 180-200 pounds, per police.
Police confirm they are still searching for an outstanding suspect.
Police are verifying if the fourth suspect is still outstanding and considering deploying a K-9 unit.
Police are working to determine if the detained individual is the outstanding suspect.
Officers have two additional individuals detained at gunpoint on the second floor.
The second floor stairwell near the library has been cleared by police.
School police are still searching the building.
LAPD units are regrouping in the school lobby as they continue their search efforts.
LAPD are securing the center courtyard stairwell as part of their containment efforts.
School police are clearing stairwells on the east side of the building near the courtyard.
Officers are approaching the third floor from the northeast side, but the suspects have moved from their initial location.
Police have spotted the suspect on the third floor in the rear side of the building. School police are attempting to make contact.
Police believe the outstanding suspect is still in the building. Units continue to monitor video footage as well.
Police have provided an updated description of the outstanding suspect - a Latino male, wearing a white shirt, light blue Levi jeans and black and white sneakers.
Officers are adjusting positions to improve containment and reviewing footage to locate the remaining suspect.
Police are coordinating to position officers near the basketball courts.
Police are focusing containment efforts near the main building and school's track area, coordinating officer placement.
Police are coordinating containment efforts inside the school, focusing on stairwell access and building entry points.
Police have detained another suspect, but one remains outstanding, described as a Latino man, heavy set, last seen wearing a blue sweater.
Officers remain stationed on the perimeter as the search continues.
Police are coordinating to deploy additional officers on foot near the south side of the main building.
Officers are escorting students who were locked out of their classrooms to the office area for safety.
School police are checking camera footage near the northeast corner by the stairwell. Aviation units continue to sweep the area as a precaution.
Police are verifying the identity of a detained individual matching the suspect's description.
Additional units are needed to disperse students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police continue to search the school building as a precaution.
Police are utilizing a dedicated communications channel to coordinate their efforts.
Police have detained an individual matching the suspect's description and are working to determine if they are, in fact, the suspect.
The command post is being relocated to a safer position north of the park.
The suspect was reportedly seen near the east building through the double gate. Officers are already in that area.
DOT personnel have been requested to assist with traffic control.
A command post was set up at the park across from the school, per aviation units.
Police are stopping westbound traffic on Olympic Blvd near Queen Anne Place.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W Olympic Blvd & West Blvd.
Additional units are responding to assist with the perimeter around the school.
Police are clearing a group of students gathered near the northeast corner of the school.
Police have restricted traffic to the northbound side near the school.
Officers are checking the school grounds for the weapon. Traffic is being managed at Rimpau Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The fourth suspect is also identified as a 15-year-old Latino boy wearing all black clothing.
Police have identified the third suspect as a 15 year-old Latino boy wearing a navy blue hooded sweater and light blue Levi jeans.
Officers are searching for a 15-year-old Latino boy with short black hair wearing a white shirt or gray shirt over white or gray pants with a black packpack.
The air unit is monitoring the area near the tennis courts.
Police are requesting an additional unit to assist at the northwest corner of the perimeter.
An air unit is en route to assist in the search for the outstanding suspects.
Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the other four suspects.
Police are reinforcing the perimeter around the school and managing student movement on nearby sidewalks.
Police report one suspect in custody, with four others possibly outstanding.
The suspect is now in custody, but the weapon has not been recovered. Officers remain on the perimeter.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1126 West Blvd.
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im tryna take my last shit in school and ts bs comes up:/
Bro it’s 8:30 in the morning
@Yousnation ik
Thank you for actually doing the job they applied for 🙏 much appreciated 👏
Thank you Police officers, hope you catch the 4th individual. Great job and be safe!
im tryna take my last shit in school and ts bs comes up:/
Bro it’s 8:30 in the morning
@Yousnation ik
Thank you for actually doing the job they applied for 🙏 much appreciated 👏
Thank you Police officers, hope you catch the 4th individual. Great job and be safe!
im tryna take my last shit in school and ts bs comes up:/
Bro it’s 8:30 in the morning
@Yousnation ik
Thank you for actually doing the job they applied for 🙏 much appreciated 👏
Thank you Police officers, hope you catch the 4th individual. Great job and be safe!
im tryna take my last shit in school and ts bs comes up:/
Bro it’s 8:30 in the morning
@Yousnation ik
Thank you for actually doing the job they applied for 🙏 much appreciated 👏
Thank you Police officers, hope you catch the 4th individual. Great job and be safe!
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im tryna take my last shit in school and ts bs comes up:/
Bro it’s 8:30 in the morning
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Thank you for actually doing the job they applied for 🙏 much appreciated 👏
Thank you Police officers, hope you catch the 4th individual. Great job and be safe!