Afternoon gunfire near El Capitan High School in Lakeside triggered a brief lockdown yesterday, after deputies began investigating a nearby shooting. Staff quickly pulled in students who were still on or near campus, securing them indoors while law enforcement worked the area. The lockdown was later lifted, and officials said everyone on campus was safe.
Deputies Ask School To Lock Down, Staff Move Students Inside
El Capitan High School said it went into lockdown at the request of law enforcement and confirmed that "All students and staff are safe," according to a statement provided to ABC 10News. Because classes had already been dismissed, staff focused on rounding up students who were still on or near campus and bringing them into secure indoor locations while deputies remained in the neighborhood.
Shooting Reported Near Ashwood And Mapleview
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department told ABC 10News that the shooting happened around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Ashwood and Mapleview streets. Detectives were investigating the case, and authorities did not immediately release any information about the victims or potential suspects.
Area Has History Of Nearby Shootings And Lockdowns
The Ashwood and Mapleview area at the south end of El Capitan has seen serious police activity before. A 2012 shootout wounded deputies and led to a precautionary school lockdown, according to KPBS. A decade later, a 2022 shooting near the high school injured a teenager and again brought an extended law enforcement presence to the neighborhood, as reported by the Times of San Diego.
What Parents Need To Watch For Now
Officials said more details will be released as the sheriff's investigators and the Grossmont Union High School District are able to share them. Families are being directed to check El Capitan High School's website and district communication channels for official updates and alerts while the investigation continues.
