A bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon prompted the evacuation of California High School in Whittier, officials said.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department "received information about a bomb threat" and the school's evacuation protocol was initiated after 11 a.m., according to a statement from the Whittier Union High School District. "To ensure the safety of all students, Cal High immediately evacuated students to its stadium while LASD began their sweep of the school grounds," the statement said.
According to the school district, all students were "secure" and the Sheriff's Department was investigating the threat.Video from AIR7HD showed hundreds of students on the bleachers at the school's football field after buildings were evacuated. Meanwhile, at least 10 Sheriff's Department vehicles were seen parked near the school's entrance as deputies searched the campus.Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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