A rumored shooting threat at Montgomery High in South San Diego sparked a heightened police presence on campus today, with extra officers dispatched as school officials and law enforcement worked to pin down whether the chatter was credible. Families were alerted, and administrators said they were closely monitoring developments while officers reviewed the report.
According to FOX 5 San Diego, a concerned parent told the station their child had heard about a possible shooting planned for Tuesday, and the San Diego Police Department confirmed it had received a similar call. Officers were stationed at the school and, the outlet reported, were sent "out of an abundance of caution." SDPD also told the station it could not comment on any potential consequences for those involved while the situation remained under review.
District statement
In a statement to FOX 5 San Diego, a Sweetwater Union High School District spokesperson said, "The safety and security of our students, staff, and school communities remains our top priority." The district added that it was working in coordination with SDPD and would notify families if the status of the campus changed.
Police response and context
Local authorities routinely treat any school-related threat as potentially serious and often send officers to sweep campuses while investigators check out tips. As NBC 7 San Diego reported in a recent unrelated case, that kind of rapid response is designed to quickly rule out danger and protect students while detectives chase down leads.
What families should know
Montgomery High serves roughly 1,700 students on its Otay Mesa campus, according to the school’s profile on the Sweetwater district website. Families concerned about a tip or rumor are urged to call 911 for immediate threats and to reach out to school administrators; the district has previously highlighted anonymous tip tools that connect students and families with officials. For additional background on recent campus safety discussions in the area, see coverage from KPBS.
