Community members and parents alike breathed a collective sigh of relief after the Chula Vista Police Department confirmed that there was "no active threat" at Rancho Del Rey Middle School. This follows a surge of concerns surrounding an alleged active shooter situation on campus earlier this morning. The police department has clarified that Chula Vista Police Department School Resource Officers (SROs) were already on the scene before receiving the call, and they confirmed that there was never a credible threat to the school or its staff.

This incident appears to be tied to a threatening message sent to a Bonita Vista Middle School student over the weekend. According to the Chula Vista Police Department, reported to authorities and school staff yesterday, the SROs investigated the situation in collaboration with the school's personnel. The Chula Vista PD emphasized, "there was never believed to be a credible threat to the campus."

***NO ACTIVE THREAT*** We are aware of concerns of an “active shooter” at Rancho Del Rey Middle School this morning. CVPD School Resource Officers (SROs) have been on campus since before CVPD received the call, and there was never a known threat to the school or staff. (cont.)

— Chula Vista Police Department (@ChulaVistaPD) September 10, 2024

However, rumors and images of the threat found their way among students at various schools, including RANCHO DEL REY MIDDLE and DISCOVERY CHARTER, inciting concerns about potential threats at those locations. In response to these anxieties, the School Resource Officers have heightened their presence on these campuses as a precautionary measure, ensuring the added safety of students and staff.