Lassen High School locked down after weapons call

What happened

Lassen High School was locked down after a call claimed that a rifle and explosives were near the campus. The incident was reported by KRXI2.

The call described two types of possible threats: a rifle and explosives. Those claims prompted the school lockdown. A claim made in a call is not proof that the reported items were present.

What is known

The reported event involves Lassen High School and a threat call concerning the area near campus. The lockdown is the confirmed action described in the report.

The report does not establish whether a rifle or explosives were found, whether anyone was injured, or how the lockdown ended. Those facts should be confirmed through an official statement from the school, law enforcement or another public agency involved in the response.

What to watch

Any official notice from Lassen High School or law enforcement may clarify the response, whether the campus was searched and whether the school returned to normal operations. Officials may also address whether the call led to an investigation or charges.

Read KRXI2’s report for its account of the incident: Lassen High School locked down after call claims rifle and explosives near campus.