Marina High School in Huntington Beach briefly shifted into shelter-in-place mode on Tuesday after school officials and police received a phone call reporting a threat to the campus. Students and staff were kept indoors while officers swept the grounds as a precaution, and the order was later lifted with no injuries reported.
In a Facebook post, the Huntington Beach Police Department said officers carried out a thorough search of the campus and coordinated closely with school staff throughout the response. The department noted that a school resource officer was already assigned to Marina High and said law enforcement presence would remain increased in the area. Police also asked anyone with information to report suspicious activity to 911.
Officers Sweep Campus After Threat Report
The call came in at around 11 a.m., according to Patch, which reported that the shelter-in-place was put in place as a precaution while officers investigated. Patch also noted that there was no immediate confirmation of a credible threat and that no injuries were reported.
Similar Scares Becoming Familiar Across O.C.
Temporary lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders tied to anonymous or threatening phone calls have become a familiar drill across Orange County. ABC7 reported a similar phone-call threat at Yorba Linda High School on Jan. 28 that led deputies to sweep that campus as well. Local departments typically clear schools quickly when no credible threat is found, while keeping patrols boosted as investigations continue.
“The safety of our students, staff and community remains our highest priority,” the Huntington Beach Police Department wrote. Officials urged anyone with information to call 911, and parents and guardians were advised to rely on official school and police channels for updates.
