THE LATEST on reports of a man with a gun at a Southern California school (all times local):
Update Regarding Highland High School in Palmdale:
So far, no other threats ID'd.
Appears to be isolated shooting.
Victim is 15 y/o male, student of Highland High School.
Subject is 14 y/o male former student of HHS, detained off campus.
Rifle recovered off campus.#LASD #AV411 pic.twitter.com/P7vmypY1ec— LASD Lancaster Stn. (@LANLASD) May 11, 2018
Officials say a 14-year-old high school student used a rifle to shoot a classmate at their high school in the California city of Palmdale and dumped the gun in the desert before he was caught at a nearby shopping center.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said the 14-year-old victim was shot in the arm Friday morning and is expected to fully recover.
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the shooter and the victim, but are still trying to pin down the exact motive.
Authorities say the suspect ran off after the shooting and dumped the rifle along the way before he was caught in a shopping center.
The FBI and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the scene.
Bulldog parents, LASD has lifted the lock down, and is now releasing students to parents/guardians. Please go to Avenue P-12, and deputies will let parents through individually. This may take a while, so your patience is appreciated.
— HHS Principal (@HHSPrincipalCG) May 11, 2018
Update Regarding Highland High School in Palmdale:
So far, no other threats ID'd.
Appears to be isolated shooting.
Victim is 14 y/o male & student of Highland High School.
Subject is 14 y/o male & student of Highland High School, detained off campus.
Rifle recovered off campus— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
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9:30 a.m.
Officials said a 14-year-old high school student has been taken into custody after shooting a classmate at their high school in the California city of Palmdale.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s Capt. Darran Harris tells KTTV Friday that the student was taken into custody and a gun was recovered at the scene.
The shooting happened at Highland High School in the high desert Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles
He said one student was shot in the arm and the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the shooter and the victim. He didn’t elaborate. The injured student is expected to make a full recovery.
Harris said the school is safe but remains on lockdown as officials worked to reunite students with their parents.
#LASD Deputies were on the campus within 5 minutes of the multiple calls of a shooting at #Highland High School @PalmdaleSheriff @HHSPrincipalCG pic.twitter.com/KamxNPaLqz
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
Bulldogs, at this time, there is no threat to Highland High School. The campus remains on lock down as we work with law enforcement to determine release procedures for students.
— HHS Principal (@HHSPrincipalCG) May 11, 2018
#LASD @PalmdaleSheriff @SCVSHERIFF @SEBLASD @ParksLASD deputies responded immediately to #Palmdale shooting, arrest made, weapon found, active investigation underway. Reasonably sure threat is contained. More on multi-agency response.
— Jim McDonnell (@LACoSheriff) May 11, 2018
Update Regarding Highland High School in Palmdale:
1 victim shot in the arm at Highland High School. At local hospital now. stable condition.
1 Firearm recovered.
1 Subject detained, and is a Male Hispanic Juvenile.
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
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Update Regarding Highland High School in Palmdale: Highland High school has been cleared by Deputies. Active investigation still ongoing.
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
Highland community, Law-enforcement is still sweeping campus, have control of the situation. More info to follow
— HHS Principal (@HHSPrincipalCG) May 11, 2018
8:32 a.m.
Los Angeles County sheriff‘s deputies have detained a person after responding to reports of a man with a gun at a high school in the city of Palmdale.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Aura Sierra could not immediately provide more information about the person detained Friday morning said there has been no confirmation of a shooting.
She said deputies are searching Highland High School in the high desert Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles.
Law enforcement is working to assess the situation. Please stay clear of campus. Will update as soon as have more information.
— HHS Principal (@HHSPrincipalCG) May 11, 2018
Sierra said someone also called to report shots fired in the vicinity of Manzanita Elementary School about 7 miles (11 kilometers) away.
Update regarding Manzanita Elementary School in Palmdale: Deputies have searched the campus. School is clear. So far, no evidence of crime. Investigation still ongoing
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
She said there’s no information about that caller and no confirmation of the report. Deputies are investigating.
Update Regarding Highland High School in Palmdale: MEDIA STAGING AREA is Antelope Valley Mall near the 24hr Fitness….
LASD PIOs @dhLASD @LASDBen @LASD @LASDJUANITA @LASDRobinson responding to provide safety information to the media.
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
#BREAKING: Officials say one suspect has been detained after reports of a person with a gun at Highland High School in Palmdale. The latest: https://t.co/DrBWA2pAmg pic.twitter.com/lzvSgVy9ev
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 11, 2018
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Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a man with a gun at a high school in the city of Palmdale.
The Sheriff’s Information Bureau said the report was received at 7:05 a.m. Friday and deputies were sent to Highland High School.
Deputy Charles Moore said there is no confirmation of an actual person with a gun or any shooting.
Palmdale is north of Los Angeles in the high desert Antelope Valley.
#BREAKING UPDATE: @LASDHQ says 1 suspect detained in active shooter situation at Highland HS in Palmdale. Principal asks everyone to stay clear of the campus as law enforcement assesses the situation. https://t.co/5D9iJkU7Mn pic.twitter.com/M5uWD9a8hN
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) May 11, 2018
Update: 1 suspect being detained regarding the person with a gun the call at Highland High school in Palmdale. @PalmdaleSheriff @LANLASD @SEBLASD @SCVSHERIFF Deputies on scene searching campus. No other information available.
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
#BREAKING Abt 7 am multiple #LASD deputies responding to @Highland High School #Palmdale re possible shooting.
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) May 11, 2018
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