Earlier this morning, began as a typical day for the students and staff at Yerba Buena High School in San Jose. However, at 11:10 a.m., tranquility ended when a call regarding a suspicious individual making threats against the school was received, leading to an immediate lockdown of the campus. As reported by the Mercury News, the specific nature of the threats remains unclear, and authorities have yet to determine whether there is a danger posed to the school.
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) confirmed the developing situation by publicizing a tweet, announcing its presence at the school grounds, conducting an ongoing investigation into the threats. In a follow-up tweet, the department revealed its plan to actively coordinate with East Side Union High School District officials to relay crucial information to parents and neighboring areas.
3/ The school will remain in lockdown while we investigate. We are coordinating with East Side Union High School District officials to share information with parents and the surrounding area.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) September 1, 2023
TOC: 11:10 AM
Tense moments followed as officers secured the school, engaged in a process of safely and methodically clearing out the students. Later, the lockdown was lifted and campus cleared at 1:03 PM.
