Bell Gardens HS student taken into custody following report of gun on campus
Bell Gardens HS student taken into custody
A student was taken into custody after reportedly bringing a gun to the Bell Gardens HS campus on Wednesday.
BELL GARDENS, Calif. - Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after officials said a student brought a weapon to campus.
What we know:
The Bell Gardens Police Department confirmed they were at the school to investigate a report of a handgun on campus. They also clarified a shooting did not occur and that all students are safe.
A student was detained at the scene.
Aerial images from SkyFOX showed a large police presence as well as parents arriving at the campus to pick up their children.
Students evacuated at Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown on Wednesday.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
What we don't know:
It's unknown when the lockdown will be lifted. Information about the detained students were not available.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Bell Gardens Police Department.